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The latest injury report of the Lakers suggests that Marcus Smart will miss tonight’s clash against the Raptors due to his back injury.
The Los Angeles Lakers will continue to be without their best defensive player, Marcus Smart, in Thursday's clash against the Toronto Raptors.
A 26-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday was all the statement the Lakers needed, cruising to a 133-121 win. At 15-4, the Lakers are riding a seven-game streak, which will be put to the test on Monday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns,
Looking back, Smart said his toughness was forged at an early age when his oldest brother, Todd, died of cancer in 2004. During an appearance on the "Run Your Race" podcast with Theo Pinson, Smart recalled the moment he realized failure was not an option for him.
Marcus Smart is questionable with back spasms as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Dallas Mavericks in an important home matchup.