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2:10NBA Playoff Panic Meter: Lakers
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3:29First Round Game 3 Highlights: Lakers at Timberwolves
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0:08Luka Underwhelms In Game 3 Loss
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1:19MUST-SEE: Ant Man Hits Dagger To Give Wolves Series Lead
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2:49Timberwolves Make Statement with Game 3 Home Win Over Lakers
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2:57Lakers vs T-Wolves Game 3 Preview
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3:34HQ Spotlight: Luka Doncic Fuels the Lakers
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2:26First Round Game 2 Highlights: Timberwolves at Lakers
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0:57LeBron James sounds off after Game 1 loss to Timberwolves
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2:28Friday NBA Recap: Lakers Cruise Past Rockets To Clinch 3 Seed
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0:49Game 2 Preview: Lakers at Thunder
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3:44Lakers 1.5 Games Ahead Of Nuggets For 3rd In West
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1:38Luka, Lakers Rout Thunder 126-99
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2:11Best Bet For Cavaliers-Lakers
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2:37We Need To Talk: LeBron and Bronny James Become First Father-Son Duo in NBA
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0:57Dirk Nowitzki on LeBron and Bronny James Playing Together: 'One of the Best Stories in the NBA'
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| Regular Season | 28.9 | 8.7 | 44.8 | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| Post Season | 33.3 | 6.0 | 41.2 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
Top Dorian Finney-Smith News
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Seven points in 39 minutes in win
Finney-Smith recorded seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Finney-Smith has struggled to get going in this series, as he hasn't made much of an impact on either side of the basketball floor. The Florida product was reliable in a bench role during the regular season, but that hasn't been the case during the playoffs thus far, combining for 10 points and eight rebounds across two games.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Good to go Saturday
Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves.
Finney-Smith joined several Lakers players in sitting for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers, but he will play in the postseason opener Saturday. Since being traded by the Nets to the Lakers in December, Finney-Smith averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals over 28.9 minutes per game across 43 outings (including 20 starts).
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Expected to play Saturday
Finney-Smith (ankle) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Finney-Smith has taken his game to another level since being traded to the Lakers, as he's carved out a significant role with his new team. The veteran forward averaged 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 44.8 percent from the field and a career-high 41.1 percent from deep throughout 63 regular-season games.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Out vs. Portland
Finney-Smith is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a left ankle effusion, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The Lakers will rest several of their regular starters for this matchup since the team has already locked up the third seed in the Western Conference. This means Finney-Smith will get some extra rest with the playoffs right around the corner. Due to his defensive ability, Finney-Smith figures to play a big role in the Lakers' rotation during the postseason.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Back to bench role
Finney-Smith will head back to a bench role for the Lakers on Wednesday against the Mavericks, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith has started two of the last three games for Los Angeles but will come off the bench Wednesday in Dallas due to Rui Hachimura being back in the starting lineup. Finney-Smith has averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game in a reserve role, shooting 43.1 percent from the floor and 41.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Getting starting nod
Finney-Smith is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Finney-Smith will replace Rui Hachimura (knee) in the starting five Tuesday. Finney-Smith has averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 31.8 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Available to play Tuesday
Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Finney-Smith was upgraded from questionable to probable Tuesday, and he'll add some much-needed depth in the frontcourt. It wouldn't be surprising if he starts, given that Rui Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out. Finney-Smith is averaging 9.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and a combined 1.6 steals-plus-blocks per game over his last nine appearances.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Now likely to play Tuesday
Finney-Smith (ankle) is now listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith was originally considered questionable to suit up Tuesday, but he's now likely to play through a left ankle issue. Across his last 10 appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in 30.5 minutes while shooting 46.3 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Listed as questionable
Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
The veteran forward joins a long list of players on the Lakers' injury report, as Tuesday is the front end of a back-to-back. Depending on who's available, the likes of Jarred Vanderbilt, Jordan Goodwin and Dalton Knecht could all be set to take on an expanded role against Oklahoma City.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Reverting back to bench Sunday
Finney-Smith won't start in Sunday's game against the Thunder, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
The veteran forward will slide to the second unit due to Rui Hachimura (knee) returning to game action. Finney-Smith has averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 31.6 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Starting sans Hachimura
Finney-Smith will start in Friday's game against the Pelicans, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
The veteran forward will receive the starting nod due to Rui Hachimura (knee) being sidelined on the second night of a back-to-back set. Finney-Smith has averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.8 minutes per contest in his last five starts.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Posts massive line
Finney-Smith chipped in 20 points (6-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 104-98 victory over the Rockets.
Finney-Smith set season-high marks in points (20), three-pointers (6) and blocks (3) in the win over Houston, as the veteran forward produced his best all-around game of the campaign. From a fantasy perspective, he's trending in the right direction, returning sixth-round value in nine-category formats over his last seven games with 10.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.9 three-pointers.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Joins second unit
Finney-Smith will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Finney-Smith will make way for Rui Hachimura (knee) to jump back into the lineup. Finney-Smith is likely to maintain a sizable role despite this move to the second unit.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Cleared to return
Finney-Smith (face) is available for the second half of Thursday's game against the Bulls, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Finney-Smith was able to receive medical care during halftime after suffering a cut to his face. He'll be available the rest of the way.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Heads to locker room
Finney-Smith went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Bulls due to a face injury, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith took an inadvertent elbow to the face and appeared to be bleeding around the eye before making his way to the locker room. His availability to return is unclear at this time.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Back in starting lineup Thursday
Finney-Smith is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Bulls on Thursday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Finney-Smith started in 11 straight outings before retreating to the bench Wednesday against the Pacers due to the return of Rui Hachimura. With Hachimura sitting out of the second leg of a back-to-back set Thursday, Finney-Smith will return to the starting five for his 18th start with the Lakers. Finney-Smith has shot 39.0 percent from three on 5.4 3PA/G since the beginning of March.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Won't start Wednesday
Finney-Smith will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith started in 11 consecutive appearances as Rui Hachimura missed an elongated period and had to be slowly reintegrated into the Lakers' rotation. However, Hachimura will enter the starting lineup Wednesday in place of Finney-Smith.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Solid all-around performance
Finney-Smith had 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic.
After one of his worst performances in a Lakers uniform during the loss to the Bulls on Saturday, Finney-Smith bounced back with a strong overall outing in Monday's loss to the Magic. The defensive-minded forward has played well since being traded to Los Angeles, averaging 7.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 43.6 percent from the floor and 37.1 percent from deep in 33 games with his new team.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Will play against Chicago
Finney-Smith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
After sitting out Thursday's loss to the Bucks due to an ankle injury, Finney-Smith will be back on the floor Saturday. The veteran forward is averaging 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 44.3 percent from the floor and 39.7 percent from deep.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Probable to play Saturday
Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Finney-Smith has been a regular starter for the Lakers since the All-Star break, and he's likely to return to action Saturday alongside most of the starters who sat Thursday's loss to the Bucks. Finney-Smith has averaged 9.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Portsmouth, VA |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Florida |
| Experience: 8 |