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
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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
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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.
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.
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
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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
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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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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Won't play Thursday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith had started in nine of the Lakers' previous 11 games, but he becomes the latest casualty in a depleted roster, as Rui Hachimura (knee), Jarred Vanderbilt (groin), LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (ankle) will also be out. Players such as Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin, Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and even Bronny James will likely see an uptick in minutes as a result of this plethora of absences. Finney-Smith's next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Doubtful Thursday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith has started nine of the last 11 games for the Lakers, but the team will likely be forced to others to shoulder the load in the frontcourt Thursday against Milwaukee. Rui Hachimura (knee), LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic (ankle) and Austin Reaves (ankle) have been ruled out for this game, with Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) sporting a doubtful designation, meaning Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin, Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and Bronny James will likely have to pick up the slack.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Posts 14 points in starting role
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Finney-Smith posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-108 victory over Denver.
Finney-Smith will be a fixture with the first unit until LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee) return to action, and he could retain his usage when the team elects to rest their stars for the playoffs. Hachimura's return is imminent, but Finney-Smith should still be a likely starter Thursday against the Bucks.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Available Monday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Spurs, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith will shake off a probable tag due to left ankle injury management. The veteran forward has missed two of the club's last four outings while the Lakers manage his availability, though there's no indication that he'll face any restrictions Monday. Over his last five appearances (all starts), Finney-Smith has averaged 6.6 points and 4.2 rebounds across 34.4 minutes per game for the shorthanded Lakers.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Listed probable for Monday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Finney-Smith played through this left ankle issue Sunday against the Suns, logging a total of 36 minutes. The Lakers are shorthanded, so they'll be relieved to see that the veteran forward is trending toward appearing in the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Cleared to play
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.
As expected, Finney-Smith will return to action after resting during Friday's loss to Denver, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Over his last six appearances (all starts), Finney-Smith has averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Upgraded to probable Sunday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Phoenix, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
Finney-Smith is now expected to suit up after missing Friday's loss to Denver due to left ankle injury management. The 31-year-old forward has missed two of the club's last three outings. Finney-Smith has started in each of his last six appearances, during which he has averaged 6.8 points and 4.0 rebounds across 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable for Sunday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Finney-Smith was one of several regulars who didn't play Friday against the Nuggets, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. Finney-Smith should find his way into the starting unit if he is deemed available to suit up.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Sitting out Friday
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Finney-Smith won't play in Friday's game against Denver due to left ankle injury management, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
The Lakers will hold out Finney-Smith on the second part of this back-to-back set. The veteran forward's next opportunity to suit up arrives Sunday against the Suns. Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt should see additional minutes for a short-handed Los Angeles team against the Nuggets.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Doubtful Friday
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Finney-Smith is doubtful for Friday's game against Denver due to left ankle injury management, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Finney-Smith is expected to miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set while the Lakers manage his playing time due to a lingering ankle injury. With Trey Jemison (illness) also in jeopardy of missing Friday's contest, Christian Koloko and Alex Len are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Won't suit up Monday
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Finney-Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith won't face his former team due to left ankle soreness, which has been a lingering issue for the 31-year-old of late. The veteran forward will join LeBron James (groin) on the sideline, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Posts seven points in spot start
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Finney-Smith accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 106-102 win over the Clippers.
Finney-Smith drew the start with Rui Hachimura (knee) sidelined, but his contribution was minimal during the narrow victory. The team will be even more short-handed if Austin Reaves' calf injury proves to be serious. With Hachimura expected to be out for a week, Finney-Smith will likely continue to appear with the first unit for at least the next few games.
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Lakers' Dorian Finney-Smith: Will start Friday vs. Clips
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Finney-Smith will start for the Lakers against the Clippers on Friday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Finney-Smith has come off the bench in the Lakers' last three games, but he will return to the starting lineup Friday due to the absence of Rui Hachimura (knee). Finney-Smith has averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals over 26.1 minutes per game with the Lakers this season.
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