The Celtics officially announced today that Marcus Smart has undergone an MRI examination, which reveals he experienced a first-degree tear in his right calf muscle and is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks.
Smart was injured in the fourth quarter of yesterday's 95-96 loss to the Lakers by the Greens in a scramble for rebounds. At that time, his left leg was completely unable to bear the weight and left the court with the support of his teammates.
Smart has averaged 13.1 points, 6.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game this season, and his performances have been crucial for the Celtics. Although Jason Tatum and Kemba Walker have both missed multiple games due to injuries, the Celtics are currently sixth in the East with 10 wins and 8 losses.