The Latest on Celtics' Guard Marcus Smart's Availability for Game 4 vs. Hawks

Late in the fourth quarter of the Celtics' 130-122 Game 3 loss, after going up for a rebound, Marcus Smart took a hard fall, landing squarely on his lower back.

Marcus Smart falls really hard on the floor with his back. Thankfully, he was okay and was able to keep on playing. That was painful! pic.twitter.com/qesHH5mt3I
— hoops bot (@hoops_bot) April 22, 2023

While Smart finished with 24 points, a Boston-best eight assists, and matched Jaylen Brown for a game-high three steals, that spill left his status for Sunday's matchup in question.

Saturday, the Celtics' floor general provided an update on the injury, stating, "I’m OK, relatively speaking; a little bit sore today. We'll see how I feel tomorrow. Not really sure where we're at right now with playing, but we'll see."

And while Boston's injury report initially listed him as questionable for Game 4 due to a lower back contusion, as the Celtics aim to return home with a 3-1 series lead, they've upgraded Smart to available for Sunday's tilt.

Game 4 between Boston and Atlanta tips off at 7:00 p.m. EST. Inside The Celtics will have content related to the game before, during, and afterward. And follow @BobbyKrivitsky on Twitter for updates and analysis from pregame to post.

Further Reading

Marcus Smart on Hawks 23 Second-Chance Points in Game 3: 'Just a Matter of Will'

Celtics Address Game 3 Loss to Hawks: 'This One Tonight is On Me'

The Hawks Hit Hardest in Game 3, Now, Joe Mazzulla Wants Celtics to 'Throw One Back'

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Loss in Game 3 vs. Hawks: Boston Struggles to Find Balance as Atlanta Extends Series

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