On May 3, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. In an Eastern Conference semifinal yesterday, the Celtics lost 89-101 at home to the Bucks, facing a series opening black, and it was also the green army's first playoff defeat this year. To make matters worse, Smart, who had just been elected to DPOY, suffered an injury during the game.
Earlier today, Celtics coach Uduka said Smart was listed as a suspect in G2 and that he would do some tests before the game to try to make the show. Uduka said: "Smart is in a lot of pain at the moment and he will be treated today. A quadriceps contusion injury not only had to endure pain, but also had a 'stiffness' and he was hit twice during the game. ”
In yesterday's game, Smart played a total of 32 minutes, scoring 10 points and 6 assists on 3-of-11 shooting. During an offensive turn in the first half, Smart suffered a right arm injury during a break and then returned directly to the dressing room. According to Celtic officials, Smart suffered a sting in his right shoulder and a contusion of his right quadriceps, but after the start of the second half, Smart returned to the court. After the match, both Uduka and Horford said smart had encountered a lot of physical confrontation during the match, saying he had been "beaten up"!
In addition to Smart, another Green Army player, Jaylen Brown, is also suffering from a hamstring injury and was even thought to be unable to make his debut at G1 at one point, but he finally caught up with yesterday's game. But Jaylen Brown didn't fare well, having just 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists on 4-of-13 shooting yesterday. In response, Uduka denied the injury factor, saying: "His play and injury are completely absent. It's the result of the Bucks' defense, and I think Tatum and Brown's performance struggle is more of a result of the Bucks' defense. ”
According to the schedule, the two teams will meet for the second leg of the series at 7am tomorrow, and the Green Army will continue to sit at home, and they will strive to win to avoid a 0-2 disadvantage. And if Smart can't play, the situation for them will be very difficult.