BREAKING: Marcus Smart's Injury Status In Game 3

Marcus Smart has returned to Game 3 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. He had previously left with an ankle injury.

The Boston Celtics are hosting the Miami Heat for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday evening, and during the game Marcus Smart injured his ankle.   

Marcus Smart was helped to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury.

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However, the former Oklahoma State star returned, and instantly hit a three-pointer upon coming back into the contest.  

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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 22, 2022

The Celtics have been dominated by the Heat the entire game, and they went into halftime down 15-points. 

However, they have made a big comeback in the second half, and the game has suddenly got interesting again. 

The series is currently tied at 1-1 after the Het won the first game, and then the Celtics blew out the Heat in Game 2. 

Both of the first two games were played in Florida, whiles Games 3 and 4 are in Boston. 

The Heat will need to win at least one game on the road in order to avoid going into a 3-1 hole. 

Game 5 will be back in Florida, Game 6 would be in Boston and a Game 7 will be in Florida. 

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