Marcus Smart

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Marcus Smart, Robert Williams Available for Game 7, Heat's Tyler ... (Sports Illustrated)

As the Celtics prepare for a game that will either send them to the NBA Finals or end their season, the good news is they will have all hands on deck.

Boston needs more from him in Game 7, and it would help if he pushes the pace more frequently than on Friday. But he did not play in the final frame. He led Boston in scoring in the third quarter with ten points.

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Celtics' Marcus Smart available for Game 7 against Heat as Boston ... (masslive.com)

The Celtics are one win away from the NBA Finals and they'll have their emotional leader suiting up Sunday.

He had a double-double in Game 2 in Miami, where his 24-point, 12-assist performance was crucial in the Celtics’ blowout victory. He had a much quieter Game 5, where he had five points, five rebounds and four assists on 1-for-5 shooting. Smart suffered the right ankle sprain in Game 3 against the Heat, which also forced him to miss Game 4 of the series.

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Robert Williams, Marcus Smart Active for Game 7 Vs. Heat (NBC10 Boston)

Celtics announced Robert Williams and Marcus Smart are available to paly Sunday night in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

He went through a series of on-court tests Sunday before the determination was made that he could play. Herro missed the three previous games because of a groin injury. The Heat also are expected to be at full strength.

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Marcus Smart, Robert Williams available for Game 7 (Hoops Hype)

Marc Stein: Marcus Smart and Robert Williams will play in tonight's Game 7, Celtics say.Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine What's the buzz on Twitter?

– He’s gotta be done for the night.#Celtics #Heat– 10:44 PM Ryan McDonough@ McDNBA And for Al, man, I’m just happy for him…He deserves this more than any of us.” –12:07 AM Tim Bontemps@ TimBontemps He cares about the wins and this team.” –12:09 AM Jay King@ ByJayKing He cares about the wins and his team.” –12:09 AM Jared Weiss@ JaredWeissNBA Give us everything you can and we’ll pick up where you can’t.” –12:11 AM Mark Murphy@ Murf56 He’ll tell you ‘If you don’t like it, you can get up out of here.’ He tells you like it is and he coaches us hard.” –12:12 AM Keith Smith@ KeithSmithNBA And for Al, man, I’m just happy for him…He deserves this more than any of us.” – He cares about the wins and his team.” – He cares about the wins and this team.” – He’ll tell you ‘If you don’t like it, you can get up out of here.’ He tells you like it is and he coaches us hard.” – … I just wanted to go out and leave everything on the court.” –

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Celtics injuries: Robert Williams, Marcus Smart active for Game 7 vs ... (NBC Sports Boston)

The Heat also are expected to be at full strength. Tyler Herro remains listed as questionable after missing Games 5 and 6, but head coach Erik Spoelstra ...

The Heat also are expected to be at full strength. Tip-off for Game 7 at FTX Arena is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Be sure to tune in to NBC Sports Boston at 7:30 p.m. for Celtics Pregame Live.

Celtics' Marcus Smart: Available for Game 7 (CBSSports.com)

Smart continues to deal with an ankle injury, but he'll play through the issue for a third consecutive game during Sunday's winner-take-all showdown. Over the ...

- Celtics' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Game 5 - Celtics' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Game 6 - Celtics' Marcus Smart: Questionable for Game 7

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Celtics' Marcus Smart (ankle) available Sunday versus Heat in Game 7 (numberFire)

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Miami Heat Sunday.

- Robert Williams (knee) officially active for Celtics in Game 7 SundayMay 29th, 2022 - Tyler Herro (groin) active for Heat in Game 7 SundayMay 29th, 2022 Smart has missed two games already after suffering a sprained ankle during the playoffs, but will continue to play through the injury with Boston's season on the line.

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Marcus Smart recalls moment he knew this Celtics team would be ... (NBC Sports Boston)

In a one-on-one interview with NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Marcus Smart revealed the moment when he knew ...

"Like [Jaylen Brown] said, the energy is about to shift, and he wasn't lying." Clearly, the Celtics turned things around, but it was hardly right away. "I think everybody’s scouting report is to make those guys try to pass the ball.

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No minutes restriction for Marcus Smart (ankle) in Game 7 versus ... (numberFire)

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said that point guard Marcus Smart (ankle) would not have a minutes restriction against the Miami Heat Sunday.

- No minutes restriction for Marcus Smart (ankle) in Game 7 versus Heat SundayMay 29th, 2022 - Tyler Herro (groin) active for Heat in Game 7 SundayMay 29th, 2022 - Gabe Vincent (hamstring) active for Heat's Game 7 SundayMay 29th, 2022

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Marcus Smart Recalls Moment He Knew This Celtics Team Would ... (NBC10 Boston)

In a one-on-one interview with NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Marcus Smart revealed the moment when he knew...

"Like [Jaylen Brown] said, the energy is about to shift, and he wasn't lying." They don’t want to pass the ball and that’s something that they’re going to learn." "I think everybody’s scouting report is to make those guys try to pass the ball.

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Marcus Smart On Facing Stephen Curry And The Warriors In The ... (Fadeaway World)

The 2022 NBA Finals are set after the Boston Celtics took care of business and eliminated the Miami Heat from the Eastern Conference finals and now are ...

We know we got a long road in front of us, but we’re up for the challenge.” Smart and Stephen Curry have some personal issues after the former injured the Chef before the playoffs, so you know there will be more to this story than simply what we see on the court. “We know we’re going up against a great team with the Warriors. Great players, great organization. After Game 7 of the ECF, Marcus Smart talked about this new challenge, making it clear that the Celtics are ready for anything. The season didn't start the best way for them, and many people had doubts about Ime Udoka, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Well, they were wrong, and now the Celtics are ready to fight to win their 18th NBA title. The C's have shown that they are ready to compete for the title.

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Celtics' Marcus Smart (ankle), Robert Williams III (knee ... (Basketnews.com)

Boston Celtics players Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III will be listed as questionable for Sunday night's Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals ...

Robert Williams III is averaging 8.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in 10 postseason games. Smart is averaging 14.9 points and 6.3 assists per game in 14 postseason games. Marcus Smart is suffering from right ankle sprain, while Williams III has soreness in his left knee.

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