Marcus Smart Suffers Back Spasms, Questionable for Mavericks Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks due to back spasms. Smart's potential absence would be significant, as he has played a key role both as a starter and off the bench this season. His absence could lead to increased minutes for Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent, and Jake LaRavia. Over his last 10 games since November 2, Smart has averaged 9.5 points, 3.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in 26.7 minutes per game.