JALEN SMITH NEWS

Raptors rout Pacers after fire causes delay, fan evacuation

Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors routed the depleted Indiana Pacers 131-91 on Saturday night in a game delayed 70 minutes in the first half because of a speak...

MARCH 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Ready to return Smith (illness) will be available for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Smith sat out Indiana's last two games with his illness, but he is ready to get back on the court. It remains to be seen if he will be at full speed, but he figures to produce if he is, having averaged 13.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over his last 16 appearances.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Toronto Smith (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Smith has missed the past two games due to an illness, and his status is in jeopardy once more. Isaiah Jackson (headache) has already been ruled out, and Goga Bitadze (foot) is also questionable.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Smith (illness) is out Thursday against the Grizzlies, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact Smith was initially off the injury report but will end up missing a second straight game due to an illness. Goga Bitadze (foot) is a game-time call while Isaiah Jackson (head) is out, so the Pacers' frontcourt is thin.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on report Smith is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against Memphis.

Impact An illness kept Smith out of Wednesday night's loss to the Kings, but he'll be back to availability on the second half of the back-to-back. With Isaiah Jackson (headache) out and Goga Bitadze (foot) questionable, Smith could be in line for a slight boost in minutes.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis takes on Indiana, aims for 6th straight home win

Memphis will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Grizzlies play Indiana

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Jones' last-second tip-in lifts Kings over Pacers 110-109

Damian Jones’ tip-in with less than a second left lifted the Sacramento Kings to a 110-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Smith (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Kings.

Impact Smith wasn't included on the team's initial injury report, but he'll miss his first game since Jan. 30 due to an unspecified illness. As a result, Terry Taylor could see additional run in the Pacers' frontcourt.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brissett leads Pacers past Trail Blazers 129-98

Oshae Brissett scored 24 points, Justin Anderson had 18 and the Indiana Pacers cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers 129-98

MARCH 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Available Sunday Smith (head) is available for Sunday's contest against the Trail Blazers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Smith suffered a head contusion during Friday's win over Houston and didn't return to the contest. He was initially ruled questionable for Sunday, but the second-year big man will be available off the bench. With Isaiah Jackson (concussion) out, Smith could see an increased role in the frontcourt.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Blazers Smith (head) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Smith suffered a head bruise Friday. If available Sunday, he could see increased run since Isaiah Jackson (concussion) is out and Goga Bitadze (foot) is questionable.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brogdon & Bitadze lead Pacers to 121-118 win over Rockets

Malcolm Brogdon scored 25 points and Goga Bitadze added 23, including two key baskets down the stretch, to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets 121-118 on Friday night

MARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against Houston due to a head contusion, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Smith went to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's matchup and will be unavailable to close out the game. He was efficient prior to his departure, as he totaled 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and 10 rebounds in 13 minutes. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available Sunday against the Trail Blazers.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in win Smith finished with 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 131-128 loss to the Hawks.

Impact With Sunday's effort, Smith snapped a three game streak of not recording a double-double. He's blocked seven shots over his past three games, which has been a factor in mitigating his sub-30 minutes per game. Per-36 minutes, Smith is averaging 17.7 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, while knocking down 39.1 percent of his threes.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps producing in bench role Smith tallied 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes Tuesday in the Pacers' 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact After he averaged 11.0 rebounds per game over a stretch of four contests from Feb. 27 through March 4, Smith has grabbed 11 boards in total between the Pacers' last two contests. His downturn in that category notwithstanding, Smith has continued to bring value as a source of efficient scoring, three-pointers and blocks off the Indiana bench. Through his first four games of March, Smith is averaging 14.3 points, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks while converting 56.8 percent of his field goals and 83.3 percent of his free throws.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores career-high 41, leads Cavs past Pacers

Darius Garland scored a career-high 41 points, had 13 assists and hit a decisive pair of free throws with 14 seconds left to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Indiana Pacers 12...

MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Double-doubles off bench Smith closed with 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to Detroit.

Impact With Goga Bitadze (foot) sidelined, Smith operated as the primary backup at center. The second-year big man scored in double figures for the eighth time over his last nine appearances and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds en route to his second straight game with a double-double. Since joining the Pacers, Smith has averaged 13.0 points and 8.3 rebounds across 25.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham, Bey help Pistons rally past Pacers, 111-106

Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Cade Cunningham had 20 points and nine rebounds and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 111-106 on Friday night

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Massive double-double off bench Smith chipped in 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 122-114 overtime victory over Orlando.

Impact Smith scored in double figures for a fourth consecutive contest and grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds en route to his sixth double-double of the campaign. Across eight games as a member of the Pacers, the second-year big man has averaged 13.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 25.1 minutes per game. Since the trade of Domantas Sabonis, Indiana has seen numerous surprising performances from the likes of Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Oshae Brissett, Goga Bitadze and even two-way forward Terry Taylor, though they likely all have limited fantasy potential as long as they are all sharing the frontcourt duties.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brogdon helps Pacers rally late, beat Magic in OT 122-114

Malcolm Brogdon had 31 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beat the Orlando Magic in overtime 122-114

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Smith will come off the bench Wednesday against the Magic.

Impact Playing without Malcolm Brogdon on Monday, the Pacers went big with all three of Smith, Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson in the starting lineup. But with Brogdon back Wednesday, Smith is the odd man. The ex-Sun posted 14 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes before being ejected from Monday's contest.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Indiana F/C Jalen Smith an undisclosed amount for directing profane language toward a...

MARCH 2, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

NBA fines Pacers' Jalen Smith, Spurs' Dejounte Murray $20K

Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith has been fined $20,000 for directing profane language toward a game official and Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been docked $20,000 for...

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Fultz scores 10 in return, helps Magic beat Pacers 119-103

Wendell Carter Jr. had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and eight Orlando players scored in double figures as the Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 119-103

MARCH 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Tossed early vs. Magic Smith was ejected from Monday's game against Orlando after picking up two technical fouls, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports. He ends his night with 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-...

Impact According to Boyd, Smith picked up two technical fouls in the third quarter within seconds after waving his hand at an official and then vocalizing his displeasure of the first technical foul. Despite exiting early, Smith managed to finish in double figures for the sixth time in his last seven matchups after struggling to begin the month of February.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE