Sat Mar 01 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Lakers’ Finney-Smith to Start Against Clippers
**Los Angeles, CA** – Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith will return to the starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to LakersNation.com’s Daniel Starkand. Finney-Smith’s starting role comes as a result of Rui Hachimura’s absence due to a knee injury. Finney-Smith, who has been coming off the bench for the Lakers’ last three games, averages 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1 steal per game this season.
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