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Olynyk out for Game 2; Smart to start for Bradley
- Updated: April 19, 2016
6:52 PM ET
ATLANTA — Boston Celtics backup big man Kelly Olynyk will not play in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night because of a sore right shoulder, coach Brad Stevens said.
Stevens said Olynyk is experiencing pain and discomfort after aggravating an existing shoulder injury during Game 1. Olynyk played only 12 minutes that night and sat out of practice Monday. Olynyk tried to go through shootaround Tuesday but is not healthy enough to play in Game 2.
The Celtics will start Marcus Smart in place of Avery Bradley, who is likely out the remainder of the series with a hamstring strain suffered in Game 1.
A glum Olynyk, celebrating his 25th birthday on Tuesday, was …
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