Lakers’ Defensive Key Doubtful, Will He Play Against the Heat?

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat on Monday night, falling to the visiting San Antonio Spurs 126-102.

Adding to the team’s injury woes, newly acquired wing Dorian Finney-Smith was listed on the injury report ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He is

The Lakers have faced numerous injury challenges throughout the season, and the potential absence of Finney-Smith further complicates their efforts to regain their winning momentum.

Lakers Wing, Dorian Finney-Smith Doubtful For Heat Game

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Finney-Smith was listed as “doubtful” on the team’s injury report due to personal reasons.

While the situation remains fluid, Finney-Smith’s “doubtful” designation suggests that his availability for the game against the Heat is unlikely.

Finney-Smith shared his reflections on his early experiences with the team, acknowledging the ongoing impact of the wildfires on the Los Angeles community. Clarification on the nature of this designation wasn’t given the natural disaster may be the reason for the absence.

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“It’s been a crazy two weeks since I’ve been in LA, I ain’t gonna lie to you. Just everything that’s been going on, being in a hotel, seeing all these families. . .it’s definitely eye-opening cause I’m not from fires or anything like that,” Finney-Smith said. “But for us, practice, it was a chance for us to practice. It was the first time I practiced with the guys, so we definitely got better.”

Finney-Smith has made a positive impact since joining the team. In six games, he has averaged 6.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in approximately 23 minutes per game, while shooting 43.8% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range.

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