Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart picked up a couple of injuries in the Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Smart suffered a shoulder injury in the first half and was later seen hobbling after taking a hit to the quad. While he remained in the game, it was clear the injuries were causing him some discomfort, leaving Celtics fans wondering: is Marcus Smart playing tonight in Game 2 vs. the Bucks?
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Is Celtics star Marcus Smart playing in Game 2 vs. the Bucks?
While Smart sustained the pair of injuries in Game 1, head coach Ime Udoka said the point guard was questionable for Game 2 on Tuesday night. Udoka revealed the shoulder injury isn't a big deal, though Smart is dealing with a quad contusion that's causing him some discomfort.
Considering the nature of the game, however, we're expecting Smart to fight through the ailments and take the floor alongside his teammates. The Celtics are in dire need of a win on Tuesday night, lest they'll head to Milwaukee down 2-0 in hopes of stealing a win on the road.
While Smart won't be at 100%, it'd be a major surprise if the Defensive Player of the Year wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday. He's one of the toughest players in the league and he's going to do everything in his power to get on the court and help the Celtics avoid catastrophe before the series shifts to Milwaukee.
In Game 1, Smart had 10 points and 6 assists, along with 2 steals. He shot 3-for-11 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep in the loss.
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