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

The Celtics could find themselves without starting point guard Marcus Smart on Sunday.

Late in the fourth quarter of their 130-122 loss to the Hawks in Game 3, 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

Saturday, he provided an update, conveying, "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."

Boston's injury report doesn't bring much clarity to the matter, listing Smart as questionable for Game 4 due to a lower back contusion. At least it's better than if he already got ruled out for Sunday's matchup.

And if the Celtics are without their floor general, it helps that the backcourt is where they have the most depth and that they can lean on Derrick White and newly crowned Sixth Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon.

As Boston aims to take a 3-1 lead and prevent Atlanta from evening the series at 2, Smart and Danilo Gallinari are the only players on its injury report.

Game 4 tips off at 7:00 p.m. EST. Inside The Celtics will have content related to the matchup before, during, and afterward, including whether Smart suits up. 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

Malcolm Brogdon Discusses Winning Sixth Man of the Year: 'I'm In a Really Good Situation'

[Film Room] Derrick White's Assertiveness Leads to 26 Points, MVP Chants as Celtics Take 2-0 Lead

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Win vs. Hawks in Game 2: Swarming Defense and 64 Paint Points Propels Boston to 2-0 Lead

The Celtics Discuss Their Game 1 Win vs. the Hawks: 'We Can't Take Our Foot Off the Gas'

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Game 1 Win vs. Hawks: Championship-Caliber Defense Propels Hosts in Series Opener