The Boston Celtics guard fell while fighting for a rebound and landed awkwardly on his right hand.
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His absence means more opportunities for rookie Terry Rozier to play the lead guard for Boston. But Smart will now stay in Boston as his fingers heal. Nothing has changed overnight since he was diagnosed with dislocated right index and middle fingers that required five stitches. Those sutures could slow Smart’s recovery, as they will affect his ability to regain range of motion in his fingers.
“Thanks to everyone for the prayers thanks to the staff for all that they did to help just a minor set back for major comeback”, Smart said on his official Twitter account.
Smart will be re-evaluated sometime next week in Boston.
Wayne Blackshear (San Antonio Spurs) – Played just 3 minutes and did not record a stat in the Spurs’ 74-71 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
“He made good plays for us and didn’t try to overdo it”, he said. I think he wants to see it through also. No reason to take another risk. “He’s been with us since early July also and he’s as big a cheerleader as there is”. But Holmes knows the realities of the Celtics’ roster crunch, and that there is a good chance his best hope at securing an National Basteball Association contract will come elsewhere. “He’s going to work his way back in and I’ll get him more and more involved as we go”.
Said Shrewsberry: “I told him before the game, don’t try and press”.
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Holmes, widely projected as a second-round pick, was a hot commodity on the free agent market after going undrafted. Now, he hopes, a team will take a chance on him. He’s that little comfort for you at night when you get scared.
