After being sidelined for four weeks with a partially torn oblique muscle, Celtics shooting guard Marcus Smart could make his return Monday night in Game 4 of his team’s second-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Smart, who is officially listed as questionable, played 3-on-3 — but not 5-on-5 — after being cleared for contact on Saturday. He noted that his body “responded really well” to hits to his left hip area and that he even felt fine after taking an accidental charge. Smart also said he was able to fully participate in practice on Sunday because it was “real light.