Brooklyn takes on Indiana, seeks 4th straight victory
Brooklyn looks to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory against IndianaAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JALEN SMITH #7 - POWER FORWARD - CHICAGO BULLS
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Embiid has 41 points, 20 rebounds as Sixers down Pacers
Joel Embiid made his closing argument for MVP votes and improved his chances of winning the NBA scoring title as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 133-120APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Saturday Smith (groin) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the 76ers, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Smith had logged 20-plus minutes in five consecutive games before landing on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game. His absence means he will have just one more chance to suit up this year in the Pacers' regular-season finale versus the Nets on Sunday.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with groin soreness Smith is questionable for Saturday's contest against the 76ers due to left groin soreness.
Impact Smith has played 20-plus minutes in five straight games, so his potential absence could leave Indiana shorthanded against Joel Embiid. Goga Bitadze (foot) is also questionable, which leaves Isaiah Jackson, Oshae Brissett and Terry Taylor as the only healthy big man currently on Indiana's roster.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Approaches double-double off bench Smith contributed 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in the 131-122 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Impact With injuries to centers Myles Turner and Goga Bitadze, Smith has become a solid contributor for Indiana since the end of February. The second-year forward put up 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in March and has two games with 17-plus to start the month of April.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Tatum pair up to lead Celtics past Pacers 128-123
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 31 to help the Boston Celtics stop a rare late-season stumble and beat the Indiana Pacers 128-123APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 15 points in return Smith chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and three blocks over 30 minutes during Saturday's 131-91 loss to the Raptors.
Impact Smith returned to action Saturday following a two-game absence due to an illness. The second-year big man picked up right where he left off, scoring in double figures for a fifth consecutive appearance. He also blocked a team-high three shots, marking his second-highest total of the season. Across 10 contests in March, Smith has averaged 14.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 IndianaMARCH 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 PacersMARCH 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 129-98MARCH 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 nightMARCH 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 nightMARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
