Marcus Smart, Robert Williams questionable for Game 5 vs. Heat – NBC New England

Marcus Smart and Robert Williams are worth monitoring ahead of Game 5 for the Boston Celtics against the Miami Heat.

Both players were listed as questionable on Tuesday’s Celtics injury report. Smart continues to recover from a sprained right ankle suffered in Game 3 that caused him to miss Boston’s Game 4 victory. Williams, as he has throughout the playoffs, is dealing with a sore left knee.

Williams was optimistic about his chances of playing in Wednesday night’s game. The Celtics big man said after Game 4 that his knee “feels good” and that he “is taking it day by day.”

His presence was huge for the C’s in Monday’s victory. In 19 minutes, he had 12 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Smart’s return would also be a major breakthrough, as he powered Boston to a Game 2 victory with 24 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds.

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