Taylyn HadleyJanuary 1, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers fans are motivated by what they see from Dorian Finney-Smith in his launching video game with the group and LeBron James.
Finney-Smith gone into halftime with simply 2 points, shooting 1-of-3, however gathered a +9 while on the court. In spite of low scoring, he drew appreciation from fans for the energy he gave the flooring and his protective effect.
Oblizy @officialoblizy
Not a bad half versus the Cavs with DFS + Shake. DFS has actually been really impactful in defense and has majorly excellent for the group, it's so apparent. Shake Milton had excellent minutes with 3/2 for simply 5 minutes. Lakers are down 5 heading into the half, open shots simply got ta fall and we win
GoldenKnight @GoldenKnightGFX
DFS & Milton bringing MUCH NEEDED energy to this team instantly in this quarter
Penny Dropper @DimeDropperPod
First half ideas >- relatively pedestrian things from advertisement offensively, ought to be enforcing himself as the very best gamer on the flooring >- AR has actually been all over and is keeping lakers in it >- strong things from shake & DFS in minimal minutes >- Cavs are great >- Rui got ta be much better
Daman Rangoola @damanr
4 point video game, gladly take it. Early returns on DFS trade: truly fascinated by a few of these larger lineups, and we have not even seen Jaxson
Shake Milton, likewise in his very first video game with the Lakers, had 3 points at half in 5 minutes with 2 rebounds. Milton and Finney-Smith concerned the Lakers from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade for D'Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis on Sunday.
James, in his very first video game as a 40-year-old, documented 12 points at halftime, including 2 rebounds and one block.
Lakers launching > Dorian Finney-Smith checks in for the very first time in the brand-new threads > pic.twitter.com/gdP2VxYkee
NBA TELEVISION @NBATV
Invite to LA, Dorian Finney-Smith > pic.twitter.com/J7GjH1l33k
Ahead of his launching with the Lakers, Finney-Smith revealed his enjoyment about signing up with the Lakers.
“I'm delighted. I'm back to playing some significant basketball,” Finney-Smith stated, according to Lakers Nation's Ryan Ward. “It's been a while, however I'm ecstatic, specifically if I can go tomorrow.”
Originating from the 12-20 Nets to sign up with the 2020 NBA Champions is a substantial action in the ideal instructions for the 31-year-old, who is more excited than ever to strike the court.
“It's enjoyable, male. Simply the chance to bet a champion. Not even simply playoffs. In Brooklyn, we were simply combating to get in the playoffs,” Finney-Smith stated, per Ward. “Here, we're attempting to win the champion. It's a various method, various energy, all around. It's hard, particularly originating from a location where you do not understand the instructions of the instructions. And now, I understand the instructions. Everyone wishes to win here.
