Marcus Smart ruled OUT for Game 2 tonight
Well this is a major blow for the Celtics tonight. Derrick White will start in Smart's place and expect him to play major minutes. Payton Pritchard will also get a bump in minutes. Udoka has been consistently tight with his rotation, but if he decides to open it up a bit, Aaron Nesmith might get some playing time tonight.
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 3, 2022
Marcus Smart (right thigh contusion) - OUT
Ime Udoka on Marcus Smart: "I don't think it's long term... with the three days off we're assuming he'll be okay." pic.twitter.com/Rk3Q2Ll8BV
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) May 3, 2022
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— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) May 3, 2022