Marcus Smart Injury Status Update for November 12th, 2026
Marcus Smart of the Rockets has been ruled out and will not play today. Marcus was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 4th game Marcus has missed this season.
Marcus Smart Season Averages
Marcus's absence leaves a significant hole in the Rockets rotation. Across 9 games this season, he's averaging 8.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while playing 21.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.4 | 8.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 6.3 |
Rockets Performance With & Without Marcus Smart
The numbers tell a clear story about Marcus's value to the Rockets. With Marcus in the lineup this season, the team is 5-3. Without him, they've gone 3-0. The Rockets's net rating is 8.0 points better per 100 possessions when Marcus plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (117.3 vs 121.6 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-3 | 3-0 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.3 | 121.6 | +4.3 |
| Def Rating | 110.0 | 106.3 | -3.7 |
| Net Rating | 7.3 | 15.2 | +8.0 |
| PPG | 112.1 | 124.3 | +12.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Marcus Smart?
When Marcus sits, other Rockets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Reed Sheppard and Oscar Tshiebwe stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Marcus has been out this season, Reed Sheppard has averaged 4.3 more points per game, 3.0 additional field goal attempts, 8.7 extra minutes, 2.0 more rebounds and 3.7 more assists.
PPG: +4.3 | FGA: +3.0 | MPG: +8.7 | RPG: +2.0 | APG: +3.7
When Marcus has been out this season, Oscar Tshiebwe has averaged 5.3 more points per game, 8.8 extra minutes and 3.8 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.3 | MPG: +8.8 | RPG: +3.8
Full Injury Report — Marcus Smart's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Jazz @ Rockets - November 13, 2026 Utah Jazz: Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out) Marcus Smart (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Marcus's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Rockets.