Marcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 4/28/21 5:36 PM

Smart has been suspended for Wednesday's game against the Hornets for directing threatening language toward a referee, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The incidents occurred Tuesday night during and after Boston's loss to Oklahoma City. While Smart is sidelined and Kemba Walker (side) is also out, Payton Pritchard, Evan Fournier and Romeo Langford could see more usage.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Tue 4/27/21 10:38 PM

Smart totaled 14 points (4-17 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six assists and five steals in 38 minutes of Tuesday's 119-115 loss to the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Even with Kemba Walker (side) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) both out, Smart could only muster 14 points, as his poor shooting in April continues. While his shooting hasn't been stellar, Smart has managed to dish out 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals across 13 contests this month.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 4/23/21 10:30 PM

Smart totaled 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes of Friday's 109-104 loss to the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was one of only three Celtics players to score in double figures despite the below-average shooting night. Though Smart hasn't shot the ball particularly well in his last three games (37.2 percent), he's still averaging 15.3 points while adding 7.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 4/23/21 2:10 AM

Smart finished Thursday's 99-86 win over the Suns with 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a steal across 36 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Smart missed Monday's game due to an illness, but he was back in action Thursday to face Phoenix. The veteran guard posted his typical versatile but unspectacular stat line, finishing third on the team in scoring in the victory. With per-game season averages of 13.5 points, 5.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.1 three-pointers, he offers a nice mixed bag for fantasy squads despite shooting only 41.1 percent from the field.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Wed 4/21/21 4:52 PM

Smart (illness) will play Thursday against the Suns, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart missed Monday's game against the Bulls due to an illness, but he'll make his return Thursday. This month, he's averaged 14.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.2 minutes.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 4/19/21 7:02 PM

Smart (illness) will not play Monday against Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Smart appeared to have a decent shot at playing Monday despite an illness, but he will miss his first game since early March. Romeo Langford and Payton Pritchard will likely be looking at increased workloads Monday with Smart sidelined.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 4/19/21 5:59 PM

Smart (illness) is expected to play Monday against Chicago, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart and Kemba Walker were both considered questionable due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but Walker will sit out while Smart is likely to play Monday. Smart should handle more point duties as a result, with Payton Pritchard likely to see more work.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Mon 4/19/21 12:07 PM

Smart (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Chicago, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart appears to have caught the non-COVID-19 illness that's making its way through the Celtics' locker room, as he'll join Kemba Walker (illness) as questionable for Monday night. If both players are held out, Boston would likely be forced to rely heavily on rookie Payton Pritchard for minutes at point guard.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Sun 4/11/21 7:22 PM

Smart produced 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 34 minutes in Sunday's 105-87 win over the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
While Smart's floor isn't spectacular, his ball-handling ability and shooting proficiency give him the ability to pop for considerable numbers on occasion. Smart was coming off of a 24-point effort in Friday's 145-136 win over Minnesota, which marked his highest scoring total since Jan. 20.

Marcus Smart
G LAL
Fri 4/9/21 11:07 PM

Smart posted 24 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and two steals in 41 minutes during Friday's overtime win over the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Smart's 24-point effort was the most he's scored since Jan. 20. The 27-year-old has played 30-plus minutes in all but one of his last 13 games, a span in which he's averaged 14.1 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.4 steals. The seventh-year guard is locked into heavy minutes should continue contributing across the board for the seventh-seeded Celtics the rest of the way.