G - Los Angeles Lakers DTD
- 6' 3"
- 220 lbs
- Age 31
- Oklahoma State
Next Game
- Rank
- G #85
- Projection (?)
- 20.3 pts
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- PG,SG
- ESPN
- PG,SG
- CBS
- PG
Availability
Marcus Smart scored 16 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3PT, 6-6 FT), grabbed five rebounds, and had four assists in the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Hawks on Tuesday night.
Fantasy Impact
Smart missed only one shot all night and also did not commit a turnover in his efficient outing. The 16 points were his most in a game since scoring 17 against Utah on December 18 and snapped a string of three straight single-digit scoring efforts. The Lakers host Charlotte on Thursday night.
Marcus Smart made an emphatic return to the lineup on Wednesday after missing six games with a back injury. The guard drained eight three-pointers en route to a season-best 26 points (9-of-16 FG) in the loss to the Spurs.
Fantasy Impact
Smart logged 28 minutes in his return, adding three rebounds, one assist, and a block. While the scoring explosion provided a significant boost, this level of shooting efficiency is uncharacteristic for the veteran, who is typically relied upon more for his defensive contributions than his perimeter scoring.
Marcus Smart is off the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.
Fantasy Impact
Smart is set to return from a six-game absence. He should return to his reserve role in the Lakers rotation.
Marcus Smart (back) remains out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
Smart has been out for well over a week due to a back injury already, and he is going to miss another game on Sunday for the same reason. The Lakers will have to continue to look for Gabe Vincent to see more work for the foreseeable future.
A left lumbar muscle strain will keep Marcus Smart on the sidelines for a fifth consecutive contest, as he has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Celtics. Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reported the status update.
Fantasy Impact
With Smart unavailable, the Lakers are expected to continue relying on a committee approach in the backcourt. Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, and Nick Smith are all candidates to handle expanded roles to fill the void. Smart will now target Sunday's game against Philadelphia for a potential return.
