Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) shoots three point basket against the against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fi

In 27 games with the Lakers, Finney-Smith has averaged 6.7 points per game, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 35.1 percent f

LeBron James is expected to be out of action for at least one or two weeks after he suffered a groin strain in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game. Forward Rui Hachimura continues to be unavailable due to a bout of patellar tendinopathy, and now forward Dorian Finney-Smith is banged up.

While many feel the Lakers could be in trouble due to LeBron James' groin strain, Stephen A. Smith explained how it could be a blessing in disguise.

As the Lakers continue their four-game road trip, they get a key player back with Dorian Finney-Smith returning to the lineup. DFS missed just one game due to left ankle soreness and will be available to play against the Bucks on Thursday.