Marcus Smart injury: Why the former DPOY exited early during win against Spurs?

Marcus Smart was injured in the 3rd quarter of the game between Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs. He has apparently suffered a knee injury. Smart is due to be evaluated

Marcus Smart injury: Why the former DPOY exited early during win against Spurs?

Marcus Smart

Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs faced each other on Saturday in the TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Spurs 121-116 in 4 quarters, however, their night of win also had bad news. Celtics’ defensive leader, Marcus Smart. sustained a knee injury during the game in the third quarter.

Smart bumped into Jack Collins in the third quarter of the game during a play. What appeared to be a knee-to-knee bump resulted in something scary for the Boston Celtics. Smart was later carried to the Celtics’ locker room.

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Smart and Robert Williams III are the ones regaining defensive identity for Boston, which is just beginning. But the progress they have made in that direction would be hampered if Smart went out for a while. In addition to 11.2 points per game, Smart averages 3.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.3 steals. After the game, Smart told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe that he didn’t think the knee injury was serious. On Sunday, the 28-year-old guard will have an MRI to further understand the ailment.

Unfortunately if Smart has any kind of serious injury, it would be a big setback for the Celtics. He is the reason for most of Boston’s defensive stops and continues to impress with his defensive prowess on a daily basis. He is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and one of the most consistent three-point shooters for the Celtics. Malcolm Brogdon who has become one of the best bench players for the Celtics after being traded can start the games in Smart’s absence. If only the former DPOY is sidelined.

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What effect would Marcus Smart’s injury have on Celtics’ defense?

Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III

Smart and Robert Williams III are one of the top defensive duos in the league right now. Marcus Smart is one of the best perimeter defenders and Williams is one of the top rim protectors in the league. Smart’s absence would definitely affect their perimeter defense and that is one of the biggest reasons for the Celtics’ top position in the league right now. 

In 21 minutes of action, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year finished with five points, two rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Although the extent of Marcus Smart’s injury is still unknown, the Celtics are undoubtedly hopeful that it is not significant and won’t be a long-term problem. Since he is the team’s defensive anchor, his absence will undoubtedly be a major setback for them. Although the seriousness of the injury is still unknown, if he is out for some significant time, the Beantown supporters know, it is a big blow to their dominance.

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