During Thursday’s Celtics practice at the Auerbach Center, Marcus Smart sank a half court shot, walked over to give Malcolm Brogdon a first bump, and playfully punched the air like he was a boxer.
Smart missed a few games recently with a neck injury, but says he’s ready to go for Game 1 against the Hawks on Saturday.
“My neck is doing fine,” Smart said on Thursday. “Still a little sore, but I’m keeping up with my treatments and strengthening my neck muscles to make sure this doesn’t re-occur. But, as of right now it’s good.