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NBA Fans React to Marcus Smart Injury News Before Celtics-Grizzlies

Former Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart is only the injury report against his old team.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the Western Conference so far this season. After defeating the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, Memphis improved to 15-8 which is tied with the Dallas Mavericks for third in the standings.

Entering Saturday’s game against the Boston Celtics on a six-game winning streak, Memphis will be challenged by the defending champions. Former Celtics guard Marcus Smart has already missed 10 games this season, and is again on the injury report against his old team.

Per the Grizzlies, Smart is questionable to play against Boston with a right ankle sprain.

When considering this is somewhat of a homecoming for Smart, who was injured last season when the Grizzlies traveled to Boston, fans have been reacting strongly to this injury news.

"Marcus questionable at Boston ofc," a fan replied.

"Smart is not missing his true return," a fan added.

"Smart…" another fan commented.

"AGAINST THE CELTICS WHY IS SMART OUT NOOOOOOOO," wrote another fan.

Marcus Smart
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (36) waves to fans during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Damichal Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal provided a statement from Smart ahead of this game.

Via Cole: “I asked Marcus Smart yesterday about this. If there was any extra incentive to play against Boston if the ankle bothered him. He said no, same approach.”

Per Cole, Smart added, “I think that’s where guys get in trouble. You start trying to overdo it instead of just letting the game come to you.”

Smart will likely receive a final status shortly before tip-off when Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins addresses the media.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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