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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 20: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during play against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome on December 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Pacers in Indiana.
The Lakers most recently lost to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 113-110 (in Michigan).
Marcus Smart did not play in the game.
Los Angeles Lakers Make Marcus Smart Announcement
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)
For Wednesday’s game, the Lakers will likely remain without Smart.
He is listed as doubtful on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Marcus Smart (ankle) listed doubtful for Wednesday.”
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)
Smart is in his first season playing for Los Angeles.
The former Oklahoma State star 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.
Lakers Ahead Of Pacers Clash
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 20: Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot against John Collins #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at Intuit Dome on December 20, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Before losing to the Pistons, the Lakers had been in the middle of a nine-game winning streak.
They are still the third seed in the Western Conference with a 46-26 record in 72 games.
On the road, the Lakers have gone 23-14 in the 37 games they have played away from Crypto.com Arena.
GettyLos Angeles, CA, Sunday, March 8, 2026 – Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick paces the sideline during action against the New York Knicks at Crypto.com Arena. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Smart has been a valuable addition to the Lakers.
He had been coming off stints with the Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies over 12 total seasons.
In 2022, Smart won the Defensive Player of The Year Award.
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)
Pacers Before Lakers Come To Town
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 26: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 26, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Pacers have had a very tough season after reaching the 2025 NBA Finals.
They are the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-56 record in 72 games.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 01: Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers reacts after a call in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 01, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Over their last ten games, the Pacers have gone just 1-9 (and they are 10-25 at home).
Following the Lakers, they will play their next game on Friday when they remain in Indiana to host Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers.