Marcus Smart excels in move to the Celtics' starting lineup
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart posted 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in 32.3 minutes of action in Boston's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
What It Means:
Smart moved into the starting lineup in this one, and with Gordon Hayward (leg) done for the season, Smart looks like he'll be an every-day starter for Boston. He has opened the season averaging 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 33.5 minutes per game.
numberFire's models project Smart to average 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 30.6 minutes per game this year. His next matchup is a good one, and we project him for 27.3 FanDuel points against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
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