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Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith Unlikely to Play (1/17) Due to Personal Issue

Dorian Finney-Smith is dealing with a personal issue and is unlikely to take the court for the Los Angeles Lakers in their upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets. This development was reported ahead of their matchup scheduled for January 17, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena.

What It Means

Dorian Finney-Smith has played in only 6 games this season, missing 34 others. In games he has participated in, the Lakers have averaged 109.5 points per game and hold a record of 2-4. When he has not played, they have averaged slightly more at 112.1 points per game with a better record of 19-13. For the season, Finney-Smith is averaging 9.6 points per game on 45.5% shooting from the field and making an average of 2.2 three-pointers per game at a rate of 43.1%.

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