Overview
- Smart said his back felt good after Tuesday’s full practice, adding he passed tests and intends to “give it a shot” on Wednesday.
- He has missed six straight games with a back issue listed as spasms and a left lumbar muscle strain.
- The Lakers do not plan a formal minutes restriction, with usage to be managed based on how he feels and game context.
- Smart has appeared in 14 of 23 games since joining L.A., averaging 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals while taking top guard assignments.
- San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama traveled after missing 11 games with a calf strain, and the quarterfinal is a knockout game that would send the winner to Las Vegas.