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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30, 2025: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts after his team is called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena on December 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will be in Detroit to play the Pistons.
The Lakers are coming off a 105-104 victory over the Orlando Magic in Florida.
Marcus Smart finished with two points, one rebound, one assist and one steal while shooting 0/3 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time.
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GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – APRIL 02: Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to the media during a Lakers practice at UCLA Health Training Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in El Segundo, CA.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
For Monday’s game, the Lakers could be without Smart, as he is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation wrote: “Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber and Marcus Smart are all questionable for tomorrow:”
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Smart is in the middle of his first year playing for the Lakers.
He is averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 39.9% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range in 60 games (53 starts).
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GettyBOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 25: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on October 25, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
Smart was the sixth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma State.
He has also spent time playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards over 12 seasons as a pro.
In 2022, Smart won the Defensive Player of The Year Award.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 18: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 03: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 03, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 46-25 record in 71 games.
They are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak.
Real App wrote (on March 14): “Lakers to record 5+ STL & 5+ 3PM in a game: — Kobe Bryant — Marcus Smart”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida.(Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)