Celtics' Smart late for shootaround, won't start Game 4
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports / reuters
Marcus Smart was late for Boston Celtics' shootaround on Sunday and will not start Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
However, Celts coach Brad Stevens said that Smart was not going to start anyway, as he wanted to insert Jae Crowder into the starting lineup. Smart apparently overslept.
Crowder did a serviceable job covering LeBron James in Game 3, and finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. Smart will come off the bench in the Celtics' backcourt rotation.
Smart admits oversleeping was "unacceptable." Said alarm clock didn't go off. Said he apologized to team and staff.
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