Smart led the Celtics reserves with 13 points (4-11 FG, 5-5 FT) and added seven rebounds, an assist and four steals over 35 minutes in Thursday's series-ending 104-92 loss to the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

The sophomore's minutes were back up over 30 after a dip to 25 in the Game 5 defeat, and Smart responded with his fourth straight double-digit scoring effort of the series. He also managed his second-highest amount of boards in the first round, and set a series-high in steals. After an up-and-down regular season on offense, Smart's contributions on the scoreboard were much improved in the first round, as he helped shoulder some of the load when Avery Bradley was lost for the rest of the series with a hamstring injury late in Game 1. Already one of coach Brad Stevens' key young pieces on an emerging squad, Smart would be in line for a major leap forward next season if he's able to further refine his shooting skills this summer.

Smart finished with 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, four turnovers, and two steals across 42 minutes during the Celtics' 104-95 overtime win versus the Hawks on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Smart had a game-high plus/minus of +24 during the Celtics' Game 4 comeback victory, and his effort on both ends deserves no shortage of attention. Smart attacked the rim with ferocity, and shot the ball confidently from beyond the arc. Furthermore, he helped slow down an otherwise unstoppable Paul Millsap during crunch time, and Smart seems set to receive heavy minutes off the bench again as the series shifts back to Atlanta for Tuesday's pivotal Game 5.

Smart (ribs) scored 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go with five assists, three rebounds, and two blocks across 33 minutes during the Celtics' 111-103 win over the Hawks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Smart suffered a bruised rib during Game 2, which may have played a part in Celtics' coach Brad Stevens' decision to bring him off the bench for Game 3. However, it's also possible Stevens was looking to inject some offensive firepower into a starting five that mustered up seven points in the first quarter of Game 2. Even if it is off the bench, Smart seems likely to continue to playing through his pain while receiving plenty of minutes.

Smart (ribs) will come off the bench for Friday's Game 3 tilt with the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart was promoted to a starting role in Game 2 after Avery Bradley was sidelined with a hamstring injury but has been replaced by Evan Turner for Game 3. The second-year guard suffered a bruised rib during the game, which may have impacted coach Brad Stevens decision to move him to the bench. Regardless, Smart will still play a role in Friday's matchup and will look to turn around his play after a lackluster performance in Game 2.

Smart (ribs) is expected to practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Smart suffered from bruised ribs in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to the Hawks, but after taking a rest day Wednesday, it appears the second-year guard has noticed some improvement with his condition. If Smart ends up practicing Thursday as expected, he'll likely be cleared to play in Friday's Game 3. Smart will likely be looking for some measure of redemption after he was awful in Game 2, scoring only three points in 30 minutes on 1-for-11 shooting from the floor and 1-for-6 shooting from three-point range.

Smart suffered a bruised rib in Tuesday's game against the Hawks, but he plans to be ready for Game 3 of the first round series, the Boston Herald's Mark Murphy reports.

EDGE Analysis

He had tests on the rib after Tuesday's loss and the team should know more Wednesday. That said, he seems set on playing through any pain. Owners will want to double check his status prior to Game 3 on Friday in Boston.

Smart will start in Tuesday's Game 2 matchup with the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart has been promoted to the starting rotation after Avery Bradley (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Hawks. Although no official timetable has been released for Bradley's injury, it is expected that he could miss the remainder of the first-round series, which leaves Smart and Evan Turner to pick up the majority of action at shooting guard.

Smart (finger) returned to practice Tuesday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Celtics held Smart out of Sunday's practice for precautionary purposes after he was dealing with a bruised finger that he sustained in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Hawks, but it doesn't look like he's in any danger of missing Game 2. Avery Bradley (hamstring) won't be available for Tuesday's contest, which will open the door for either Smart or Evan Turner to enter the starting lineup at shooting guard.

Smart notched 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Smart came up big for the Celtics in the fourth quarter, nailing a game-tying three with 7:23 remaining to cap a ferocious comeback. With Avery Bradley sidelined for the remainder of the series, the second-year guard may be called upon to produce more than his normal share offensively. Still, we'll see if he's able to deliver, as he's shot just 34.8 percent from the field the season.

Smart didn't practice on Sunday as a precaution due to a left index finger sprain, Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smart's precautionary rest likely came about due to Avery Bradley (hamstring) being doubtful for the rest of the Celtics series against the Hawks. Smart is a top candidate to fill up Bradley's minutes while he recovers. His injury isn't serious, so owners have nothing to worry about as of now.