With the vaccine mandate now rolled back, the Nets will welcome back their star man with open arms as they look to gather momentum heading into the playoffs.
Philadelphia 76ers scored an important win over East-leading Miami Heat on Monday beating 113-106.
The Warriors barely treaded water when Draymond Green was out for two months, and just when they get him back, Curry gets injured.
Julius Randle was fined $50,000 earlier this month for initiating an on-court altercation by forcefully shoving Phoenix forward Cam Johnson.
Trae Young returned to MSG with a bang on Tuesday with 45 points in Atlanta's 117-111 victory over the Knicks.
The purple and gold started off this season as favourites but have faltered in a way no one could fathom.
The team from Boston are in a three-way tie for second place in the Eastern Conference along with the Philadelphia 76ers and defending champions Milwaukee Bucks.
Smith added that Kyrie would not have gotten away with this if it was the 80s or 90s.
The Golden State Warriors are heading toward the playoffs without their superstar guard Stephen Curry.
Kevin Durant had 37 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Utah Jazz 114-106.