Marcus Smart Out for Grizzlies with Finger Injury
Marcus Smart, the point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, is dealing with a right index finger partial extensor hood tear. He will not play in the upcoming games due to this injury. This issue has been ongoing since December 21st, and he has missed several games since then.
What It Means
Smart’s absence is significant for the Grizzlies. He averages 9.2 points per game and provides 3.8 assists on average. His shooting percentage from beyond the arc is 33.3%. Without him, the team loses a solid contributor on both ends of the floor.
The Grizzlies will likely rely more on Ja Morant and Scotty Pippen Jr. to fill in at point guard during Smart’s absence. Morant leads with 21.2 points per game, while Pippen Jr. adds 10.9 points per game. Their contributions will be crucial as they face their next opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on December 29th.
