Celtics' Avery Bradley (Achilles) improving, still won't play Friday

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (Achilles) texted head coach Brad Stevens Friday morning to tell him he is "feeling a lot better," but he remains out on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

What It Means:

Marcus Smart is expected to draw another start versus the Hawks on Friday night. The Celtics next game is on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets and Bradley should be considered questionable for that one.

numberFire's algorithms have Smart pegged for 10.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.3 3-pointers in 29.9 minutes against Atlanta.