Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will be returning to the lineup for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, while Malcolm Brogdon of the Indiana Pacers will be out for their matchup against the Celtics. Smart had missed the Celtics' last game due to a calf injury, but has since recovered and is expected to play in his usual role as a defensive stalwart and playmaker for the team.
Brogdon, on the other hand, is dealing with a hip injury that has kept him out of the Pacers' previous two games. The Pacers will have to rely on other players to fill Brogdon's role as a scorer and facilitator on offense.
The Celtics are currently fighting for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference, sitting in the 6th seed with a 38-30 record. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, are battling for a playoff spot in the Western Conference and currently sit in the 8th seed with a 34-34 record.
Smart's return to the lineup will be a boost for the Celtics as they look to secure their playoff position and make a deep postseason run. Meanwhile, the Pacers will have to hope for a quick recovery for Brogdon as they fight for their own playoff spot in the East.
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