NBA · Oklahoma City Thunder · 18:36 ET · via @UnderdogNBA

Marcus Smart (forearm) expected to play Friday for Rockets

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Udoka: Marcus Smart (forearm) expected to play Friday.

head coach Ime Udoka expects guard to play on Friday, according to @UnderdogNBA.

Smart is recovering from a left forearm strain that caused him to miss multiple games. He is now on track to return to the active roster.

His availability reinforces the backcourt rotation for Friday's game.