Finney-Smith is the type of 3-and-D player whose impact goes beyond his stats. His ability to muck things up on the defensive end and throw in darts from downtown offensively has been invaluable to the Lakers ever since he arrived in a late December trade.

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.