Marcus Smart out for Game 2 vs Bucks with right thigh contusion

Boston Celtics have ruled star guard Marcus Smart out of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals vs the Milwaukee Bucks.

Smart is dealing with a right thigh contusion and will miss the second game of the series. However, he is expected to be ready for Games 3 and 4 in Milwaukee, according to head coach Ime Udoka.

“I don’t think it’s long-term. He got hit and missed some games in the past. With three days off we’re assuming he’ll be OK,” Udoka told reporters pregame.

Coach Udoka says Marcus Smart’s injury doesn’t appear to be anything long-term: “With the three days off, we’re assuming he’ll be OK (for Game 3).” Derrick White will start in Smart’s place tonight.https://t.co/pmSw9YH8vs — Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 3, 2022

Marcus Smart suffered injuries to his thigh and shoulder in Game 1. He briefly left the game, but returned to the floor later in the contest. He finished the game with 10 points and 6 assists in 33 minutes of action.

The Celtics, though, lost the game (101-89) and now trail the series 1-0.

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