Dorian Finney-Smith is currently dealing with a personal issue, making his availability for the Los Angeles Lakers uncertain. The team is set to face the Brooklyn Nets at home on January 17, 2025. This situation was first reported recently, and it remains unclear if Finney-Smith will be able to participate in the upcoming game.
What It Means
For the season, Dorian Finney-Smith has averaged 9.6 points per game, ranking him seventh on the Lakers and 41st among power forwards. He also contributes with 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and an impressive 43.1% from beyond the arc. In games he has played this season, the Lakers have averaged 109.5 points per game compared to 112.1 when he has not played, with a record of 2-4 in his presence versus a stronger performance of 19-13 without him.