Dorian Finney-Smith is currently dealing with a personal issue and will not be available for the Los Angeles Lakers. His absence has been confirmed ahead of their upcoming game against the Miami Heat on January 15, 2025. The Lakers will have to adjust their lineup as they face off against the Heat at Crypto.com Arena.
What It Means
Finney-Smith has played in only six games this season, during which the Lakers have averaged 109.5 points per game and hold a record of 2-4. In contrast, when he has not played, the team averages 112 points per game with an 18-13 record. This season, Finney-Smith is averaging 9.6 points per game, ranking him seventh on the team and 41st among power forwards in the league. He also contributes with an average of 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting at a field goal percentage of 45.5% and a three-point percentage of 43.1%.
