Marcus Smart’s oblique injury is much more serious than initially reported.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Smart has been diagnosed with a torn oblique, and could be out until the Eastern Conference Finals if the Boston Celtics get there.
Marcus Smart has suffered a torn oblique on left side and could be sidelined for the first two rounds of the playoffs, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 10, 2019
Smart’s oblique issue was originally viewed as a strain, but this is much worse. He’s arguably the team’s best defender and would be sorely missed, especially if the team ends up matching up with the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs. The timing could not be worse, and if he is out as long as it’s feared, they will miss him badly.
