Coach JJ Redick used Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jarred Vanderbilt and Alex Len as reserves against Charlotte and said they will continue to tinker with small-ball lineups.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith became extension-eligible this week and can sign a three-year contract with L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-handed in their last game before the All-Star break, which they lost to the Utah Jazz. Starting center Jaxson Hayes left early due to a facial contusion, while guard Gabe Vincent and forward Dorian Finney-Smith,

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith two months ago in a deal that sent D'Angelo Russell back to the Brooklyn Nets for a second stint. The addition of Finney-Smith has significantly bettered the Lakers' depth at the wing position.

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 2-1 since the All-Star break came to an end.  The new Luka Doncic-LeBron James pairing has been fun to see, and the two combined for 57 points with 19 rebounds and 12 assists in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.

Acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith took the Los Angeles Lakers to the next level. Finney-Smith is now showing what he can do individually.

Los Angeles was dominant from start to finish, ultimately prevailing with a statement of a 123-100 victory. The key to success was a blend of Luka Doncic finding his magic, four starters scoring at least 20 points, and the role players wreaking havoc on defense.

The Lakers are 15-4 in their last 19 games despite multiple disruptions. And the LeBron James-Luka Dončić pairing is just getting started.

With a few hours to go before the highly-anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks, a key player has seen their injury status be u