Marcus Smart struggles offensively in return to lineup in Celtics’ Game 3 loss

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Smart missed Game 2 due to a right thigh contusion.

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The Celtics took back their Defensive Player of the Year for Game 3 in their second-round series against the Bucks.

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But that wasn't enough, the Celtics fell 103-101 on Saturday.

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Marcus Smart started and played in Game 3 without a minute ban after missing Game 2 due to a right thigh injury.

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Smart didn't do his best on offense, shooting just 1-of-8 from the field, scoring nine points with two assists.

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Despite this, Smart looked like he would have a chance to tie the game.

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Smart made the first free throw to reduce the Bucks' lead to two.

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Smart and the Celtics purposefully missed the second free throw to attempt to tie the game.

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He still wondered after the game why he didn't get three free throws on one of the final plays.

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"He didn't give me any explanation," Smart said. "I went to ask and they looked at me funny and went to the free-throw line."

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