Dorian Finney-Smith Stats Tonight: Lakers forward struggles with inconsistency in win over Blazers (Jan. 2)

The Lakers squared off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, marking Dorian Finney-Smith's second appearance for the Purple and Gold. The veteran forward didn't have the best of games after starting on a positive note.

Finney-Smith finished with three points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one turnover in 24 minutes. He shot 1-of-6 from the field, including 1-of-4 from 3-point range, while recording a plus/minus of +11.

Dorian Finney-Smith through 4 quarters

The newly acquired forward came off the bench and checked into the game with 6:35 left in the first quarter and wasted no time making an impact, draining his first 3-pointer just over a minute later.

Finney-Smith confidently pulled up from the corner after receiving a dribble handoff from Austin Reaves, sinking his first attempt from beyond the arc. He later attempted another three but was unable to convert.

In his 6:35 minutes of action during the opening quarter, Finney-Smith recorded three points on 1-of-2 shooting, with both attempts coming from deep. He also grabbed two rebounds, including one on the offensive end, showcasing his hustle and versatility.

In the second quarter, the former Virginia Tech standout saw limited action, logging just four minutes on the court. He did not attempt any shots but managed to record an assist. Finney-Smith headed into halftime with three points to his name.

He struggled to find his rhythm in the third quarter, missing all three of his field goal attempts. The former Nets forward missed an open layup and had one of his two 3-point attempts blocked. On the defensive end, however, he managed to contribute with one rebound and one steal.

In the final period, the Lakers forward attempted just one shot, which came in the final minute of the game under shot clock pressure. He missed the mid-range attempt but contributed with one assist in the fourth quarter. Finney-Smith was part of the Lakers' closing lineup as the game became more challenging in the final moments.