Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss Tuesday’s clash with the Bucks.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will miss Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks with a right thigh contusion, the team announced.
The Kia Defensive Player of the Year was ruled out two hours before Tuesday’s home matchup (7 ET, TNT).
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Marcus Smart (right thigh contusion) – OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 3, 2022
Smart has been the defensive anchor for the Celtics throughout the 2021-22 season, while also providing steady offense.
He’s averaging 15.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in the playoffs.
Boston is down 1-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals series against Milwaukee.