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MM 12.26: Jalen Smith paces Terps in the NBA after return from injury

Following a nine-game absence, Indiana Pacers center Jalen Smith returned to play last week in a win against the Charlotte Hornets.

Despite playing only eight minutes, he finished with 10 points and four boards. Then, Saturday against the Orlando Magic, Smith recorded 11 points in 15 minutes.

For the Sacramento Kings, guard Kevin Huerter remains the statistical leader among former Terps in the NBA, but his production has seen a slight drop since the in-season tournament concluded last month. Over his past nine games, he is averaging just over seven points per contest.

His teammate, center Alex Len, hasn’t played since Nov.