Brad Stevens spoke with the media at the Celtics’ practice Tuesday and said that after being reevaluated by a doctor, Marcus Smart has been cleared to play tonight in Game 5.
Marcus Smart has been cleared but Celtics will wait to see how he responds to contact this morning before deciding his status for Game 5. pic.twitter.com/6RRo79b433
— Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) April 24, 2018
Stevens also noted that he will go through the team’s shootaround before the game, and if he doesn’t experience any pain then he will play.