The Celtics announced the guard has been cleared for full contact, adding that he played 3-on-3 Saturday and was a full participant in practice Sunday.
Smart believes that there will be a great chance at seeing him play in game 4 against the bucks on Monday(May 6th).
Smart tore his oblique in mid-April and was initially expected to be out four to six weeks, though he's been dealing with a "tough" rehab process.
"Today was a great day," Smart said Thursday. "I was able to do some things, more and more. This is the next step, the next process to getting me back on the court to be able to do simple things like basketball activities such as driving to the rim and really moving."
However, he admitted that there is not a timetable for his return.
"We're taking it day-by-day," Smart added. "Unfortunately, there's nothing really you can do. One day it might feel good, one day it might not. So, you've got to take it day-by-day and take it slow.
"Pain level is going down. The breathing is getting better. It's not as sore, so that's even better. Mild contact, in the fact I get bumped, like just walking down the street, two weeks ago that was excruciating pain for me. This week it is better."
Smart, finished the regular season averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and four assists. He shot 42.2 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from 3-point range. Having him in the mix could be really beneficial for the team. His stats does not speak enough for his high contribution towards his team. His hustle play on both ends of the floor had been a key beneficiary towards the the team success. Smart just does all the little things that no one takes account for having him back in the might really be the edge they need to beat the bucks.
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