Marcus Smart is confident! The Memphis Grizzlies guard, battling a right ankle sprain ahead is convinced that he can play against the Boston Celtics. Despite this injury, Smart is optimistic, saying he feels good and is “good to go” for the game. However, his determination came with a twist. Smart suffered a cut to his eye at practice after an unexpected headbutt. Blood was visible on his shirt, but he took the injury in stride, joking, “I got headbutted, but the other guy looks worse than me.”

His resilience has been tested throughout the 2024-25 season, where injuries have impacted his performance. In 13 games, he’s averaging 9.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. While he’s had productive moments, staying healthy has been an ongoing challenge.

Smart’s toughness shines through as he prepares to face the Celtics, but the question remains: Can he stay healthy long enough to make a difference for the Grizzlies in such a crucial game? However, there are more four players injured in Grizzlies, who are “out”. Luke Kennard (illness), Zach Edey (ankle), GG Jackson II (foot), and Vince Williams Jr. (right ankle sprain). With this, let’s explore what their depth chart says on their roster availability.

What is Memphis Grizzlies’ potential lineup against the Boston Celtics?

As the Grizzlies prepare for their next match, several key players are under scrutiny due to injuries. With their star players dealing with a recent injury and other notable players battling their own setbacks, the team’s lineup remains uncertain. So here is their depth chart and let’s see the potential lineup.

 Note:- “DD” means day-to-day and “O” means out. 

Potential lineup:- PG- Ja Morant, SG- Desmond Bane, SF- Jaylen Wells, PF-  Jaren Jackson Jr., and C- Brandon Clarke. 

However, with this, it’s clear that, although they are facing few injuries, their core starters remain healthy and ready to face the strong Celtics. While some bench players are dealing with injuries, the Grizzlies’ depth and star power give them confidence heading into the game. So fans can hope that the team will rise to the occasion and deliver a strong performance against their rivals.