Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Fri 4/10/15 10:24 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart had a team-high 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT) in 34 minutes in the win over Cleveland on Friday,
Smart had a nice shooting game against the Cavaliers' second unit. He had his highest scoring total since Mar. 18 (when he put 25 on the Thunder). Smart has averaged 8.6 points on 48.5 percent from the field in his last five games.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Thu 4/9/15 11:24 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart expects to play in both the Orlando and Las Vegas Summer Leagues this summer, the Boston Globe reports.
The Celtics plan to field teams for both leagues, and when asked about his participation, Smart sounded eager about the opportunity. "I'm sure I will be playing that's the plan," he said. "First-year, second-year guys play. [Phil] Pressey played, [Kelly] Olynyk played their first two years, so I don't think I'll be any much different than those two guys were. It will be a great experience, to get more familiarity with the game. I will have known a lot more. It will be good for me." In the same media session, Smart acknowledged that the ankle he badly sprained back in November is still not 100 percent. "It's closer than it was a couple of months ago. Just got to stay on top of it, keep working on it to get it back stronger, get it to its full potential. I'm attacking the rim a lot more, getting in the paint a little more," Smart said. "It's still hard for me to explode off of it but I'm attacking a little more because it feels better."
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Mon 3/30/15 12:05 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart was held scoreless Sunday in a loss to the Clippers, missing all six of his field goal attempts. His only other contribution in the box score were three rebounds in his 18 minutes.
Smart also picked up three fouls in his short time on the floor. Isaiah Thomas and Phil Pressey both saw time in the backcourt off the bench. This was the fewest number of minutes that Smart has played in a game since Jan. 23.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Mon 3/23/15 10:11 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart scored two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) to go along with one rebound and two steals in 23 minutes Monday against the Nets.
Smart saw limited playing time in his return from a suspension Monday as Evan Turner did a great job running the team's offense. Smart has shown flashes of promise, but is too inconsistent at this time to be a significant factor for fantasy owners.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Mon 3/23/15 6:19 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart will start at point guard Monday versus the Nets, the Boston Globe reports.
Smart will reclaim his starting position after serving a one-game suspension for punching Spurs forward Matt Bonner below the belt last Friday. Expect Smart to fill his usual role moving forward, beginning Monday against Brooklyn.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Mon 3/23/15 8:14 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart (suspension) served his punishment Sunday and should be available to go Monday against the Nets.
Smart has been solid the past month, averaging 9.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers made in March. He's a fringe option in standard leagues due to his poor percentages (33 percent FG, 70 percent FT in March).
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Sat 3/21/15 3:38 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart, who was ejected during Friday's game against San Antonio, will be suspended for one game, Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE reports.
Smart picked up a flagrant-2 foul in the fourth quarter of Friday's game after an altercation with San Antonio's Matt Bonner and will miss Sunday's game against Detroit. His suspension leaves Boston very thin at point guard with Isaiah Thomas likely out through Monday. Phil Pressey could see more playing time in Smart's absence.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Fri 3/20/15 11:37 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart cooled off Friday against the Spurs, scoring just 10 points in 23 minutes of action. He added four assists and one steal.
Smart is coming off a career-best 25 points Wednesday, but it appears he's back to earth in his recent performance. Smart has been borderline standard league material -- averaging 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.8 three-pointers made, 33 percent FG, and 65 percent FT in March.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Thu 3/19/15 12:49 AM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart scored a career high 25 points (8-14 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 2-4 FT) with nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Thunder.
This was easily Smart's best game of his career and it came against arguably the best player in the game right now. He has been extremely inconsistent with his negatives out-weighing his positives. He can be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.
Marcus Smart G/SF LAL Sun 3/8/15 9:28 PM
Marcus Smart
G/SF LAL
Smart was ejected for a flagrant foul with less than a minute to go in Sunday's loss to the Magic, and he finished the game with 16 points (6-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and five steals in 39 minutes.
Smart's ejection came on a Flagrant 2 call with about a half minute left in the game. Sunday's game broke a streak of three straight games with single-digit points for the rookie. In February, he averaged 9.8 points, 1.6 steals, 4.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.