TORONTO: As the Celtics guard fell to the ground, Marcus Smart’s loud shout could be heard throughout Scotiabank Arena as he rotated his right ankle.
While Boston supporters waited to see if the guard would be okay, Smart promptly summoned the Celtics trainers.
As anticipated, Smart’s ankle sprain at halftime forced him out of the game for the remainder of it. Another reason for Robert Williams III’s absence was hyperextension in his left knee, which he appeared to tweak during the first half. The Celtics proceeded to defeat the Raptors 106-104, marking their ninth consecutive triumph; yet, the possibility of injury lingered.
Fortunately, the Celtics had positive news to share after the game. Williams’ knee issue was described as “nothing serious” by Boston coach Joe Mazzulla, who added that the team was exercising caution with the large player. According to Mazzulla, “it’s just a matter of how he’s able to cope with it day-to-day,” Smart’s ankle X-rays were likewise negative. Derrick White is doing OK, according to Mazzulla, after taking a knock in the second half.
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Even if Smart must miss a few games due to his fortuitous injury, the Celtics will take that news. In the victory over the Raptors, Boston also demonstrated its depth, as players like Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams, and Payton Pritchard all had strong performances off the bench.
Williams’ hyperextended knee shouldn’t be a major concern because, as Mazzulla noted, it “felt good coming off the court.” Williams shouldn’t have to miss much time after recovering from the injury, if any. The Celtics take on the Magic at 7 p.m. Monday in Orlando for their next game.
Raptors game skipped by Jayson Tatum due to the Celtics “managing” his wrist.
Even if Smart must miss a few games due to his fortuitous injury, the Celtics will take that news. In the victory over the Raptors, Boston also demonstrated its depth, as players like Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams, and Payton Pritchard all had strong performances off the bench.
Williams’ hyperextended knee shouldn’t be a major concern because, as Mazzulla noted, it “felt good coming off the court.” Williams shouldn’t have to miss much time after recovering from the injury, if any. The Celtics take on the Magic at 7 p.m. Monday in Orlando for their next game.
Raptors game skipped by Jayson Tatum due to the Celtics “managing” his wrist.
Even if Smart must miss a few games due to his fortuitous injury, the Celtics will take that news. In the victory over the Raptors, Boston also demonstrated its depth, as players like Malcolm Brogdon, Grant Williams, and Payton Pritchard all had strong performances off the bench.
Williams’ hyperextended knee shouldn’t be a major concern because, as Mazzulla noted, it “felt good coming off the court.” Williams shouldn’t have to miss much time after recovering from the injury, if any. The Celtics take on the Magic at 7 p.m. Monday in Orlando for their next game.
Raptors game skipped by Jayson Tatum due to the Celtics “managing” his wrist.
