Celtics.com
WALTHAM, Mass. – Marcus Smart’s return date from the left ankle sprain he suffered during the preseason is no longer in question.
After fully participating in practice Monday afternoon, Smart assuredly stated, “I will be playing Wednesday,” when the Boston Celtics host the Chicago Bulls.
The third-year guard stayed home last week when the Celtics traveled to Chicago and Charlotte. This allowed Smart to speed up his recovery since he was able to train and receive treatment multiple times per day at the C’s practice facility in Waltham, Massachusetts.
“On the road I wouldn’t be able to do that because they have to tend to those guys who are playing,” said Smart.