BOSTON -- Marcus Smart said Sunday afternoon that he's "hopeful" he will return to the court Monday night when his Boston Celtics face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
"Feeling good today," Smart said after taking part in Boston's practice. "Today was a good day. I was able to participate with the team ... the boxes are being checked.
"We're taking it one day at a time but we're definitely in the right position, right time, progressive phase to where I'm getting really close to coming back here.