Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Sun 2/28/16 8:54 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart scored a team-high 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding six rebounds, three assists and a steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Six different Celtics scored in double digits, as they used their depth to outlast a short-handed Miami squad, with Smart and Evan Turner out-scoring Boston's starting backcourt of Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley. The second-year guard continues to see solid minutes as a reserve, but Smart's 10.4 points, 3.2 boards, 2.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.4 threes a game in February are still only useful in deep fantasy formats.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Thu 2/25/16 5:57 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart (thumb) will play against the Bucks on Thursday, Scott Souza of the Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Smart was spotted at practice Wednesday with a bulky wrap over his sprained right thumb, but he'll play through the ailment Thursday as the Celtics seek to avenge a loss in Milwaukee prior to the All-Star break. Considering the sprain is to his shooting hand, Smart will likely deal with some discomfort, but he's not expected to be on a minutes restriction.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Wed 2/24/16 3:33 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart had his right thumb heavily wrapped at practiced Wednseday due to a sprain, Scott Souza of the Providence Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
There hasn't been much information released on the severity of Smart's sprain, but it doesn't appear that his status is in much jeopardy for tomorrow's game against the Bucks. That being said, continue checking in on the guard's status if you plan on having him in your lineup for tomorrow.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Tue 2/23/16 1:20 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart had 17 points (6-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven assists, four rebounds, and four steals in 29 minutes during the Celtics' 124-122 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Over the last five games, Smart is managing 12.8 points, 3.6 assists to 1.8 turnovers, 3.4 rebounds, 2.6 steals, 1.4 triples, and 0.2 blocks in 27 minutes per contest. The pesky, defensive-minded guard is built to battle on both ends, and he is certainly one of the top hustlers in the league at any position. This was his sixth effort with four or more steals, and he is establishing himself as one of the best ballhawks in basketball.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Mon 2/22/16 7:49 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart played 32 minutes off the bench in Sunday's win at Denver, posting 10 points, four steals, two assists and two rebounds.
EDGE Analysis
Smart's inspired tip drill with Evan Turner led to an easy dunk for Avery Bradley in the fourth quarter that broke the game open for Boston. Smart embodies the grit and hustle that has Boston in third place in the East. That usually doesn't translate into gaudy fantasy stats, but Boston is finding success with an even four guard rotation of Isaiah Thomas, Bradley, Smart and Turner. Expect Smart to continue to receive roughly 27 minutes per game.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Wed 2/10/16 2:34 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart contributed 12 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists, and two steals across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 112-111 loss to the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Since going off for a career-high 26 points on Jan. 31 against the Magic, Smart has surpassed double digits in the scoring column in only two of the last five games. His averages of 8.8 points, three rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals over 25.6 minutes during that span really only make him a consideration in deeper formats.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Sun 1/31/16 9:55 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart scored 26 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT) to go with five rebounds and two steals in 28 minutes during the Celtics' 119-114 loss to the Magic on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Smart's 26 points matched a career-high, and his five triples were a season-high. This was the first time all season Smart has gone the whole game without an assist. However, he had himself a fantastic performance, competing hard and putting up stats to the final whistle. Smart has hit eight threes in the last two contests, and he has scored in double figures in four of the last five. Though Smart typically doesn't dish many assists or put up eye-popping numbers, he still contributes in every category, and his best days are undoubtedly still ahead of him.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Fri 1/29/16 11:08 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart had 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists, three steals, two rebounds, and one block in 28 minutes during the Celtics' 113-94 win over the Magic on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smart bounced back from an 0-for-5 performance on Wednesday against the Nuggets, scoring efficiently and contributing in every category. Smart continues to fall short of 30 minutes most nights. However, there's reason to believe he can improve on his modest averages thus far if he can manage to find some consistency.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Thu 1/28/16 1:08 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart had four points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) with three assists, three steals and two rebounds in a win against Denver on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Smart couldn't get a shot to fall from the field on Wednesday, but he was able to contribute in other areas. It didn't help either that Avery Bradley was on fire and chucked up 13 three-pointers. Smart will continue to be a decent contributor for Boston off of the bench in a multitude of statistical categories.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Mon 1/25/16 11:46 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart provided 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four steals, three rebounds, two assists, and a block across 29 minutes in Sunday's 112-92 win over the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
After combining for 14 points on 5-for-17 shooting over the past two games, Smart's shot got back on track Sunday, with his marksmanship from long range especially impressive. He's still only shooting 34.4 percent for the season and 21.5 percent from three-point range, so until he emerges as more of an offensive force, he'll be difficult to trust for consistent scoring outputs.