Marcus Smart leaves Celtics game early with calf injury
By Alex Barth, 985TheSportsHub.com
The Celtics’ point guard injury issues continued in Saturday night’s loss to the Lakers. Early in the fourth quarter, Smart pulled up going for a rebound, left the game and didn’t return.
Smart was battling with Montrezl Harrell under the basket when the injury occurred. Harris landed on Smart’s foot coming down from a rebound, a play that usually results in an injury for the landing player. Instead, it was Smart who went down grabbing at his left leg. He would be helped to the locker room right from the floor.
A look at the Marcus Smart injury. Grabs at calf/achilles area. pic.twitter.com/9goexv30lj
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) January 31, 2021
Shortly after the injury, Boston's Marcus Smart will undergo an MRI tomorrow on his left calf strain, source tells ESPN.
With injuries to Kemba Walker and Payton Pritchard early in the season, Smart has played a key role for the Celtics, starting 16 games. He’s averaged 13.6 points, six assists, and two steals per game.
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