Marcus Smart thrives as a starter, Boston takes Game 3
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart played 41 minutes as a starter on Sunday, scoring a career-high 27 points to go with 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block as Boston took Game 3 111-108 over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Smart was starting in place of Isaiah Thomas (hip), and it sounds like Thomas may be facing a lengthy absence, meaning Smart should continue to play a big role for Boston moving forward. The Celtics are down 2-1 in the series, and Game 4 will take place in Cleveland on Tuesday.
Smart finished Sunday's win with a team-high 27.9 nERD, per numberFire Live.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- John Konchar (heel) out for Memphis on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Grizzlies' Vince Williams Jr. (knee) out on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Brandon Clarke (Achilles) active for Memphis' Wednesday contest March 27th, 2024
- John Konchar (heel) doubtful for Memphis on Wednesday March 26th, 2024
- Vince Williams Jr. (knee) doubtful for Memphis' Wednesday matchup March 26th, 2024
- Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke (Achilles) could make season debut Wednesday March 26th, 2024