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    NickSmith Jr.

    • Guard
    • Birthdate
      4/18/2004
    • College
      Arkansas
    • Draft Info
      2023: Rd 1, Pk 27 (CHA)
    • Birthplace
      Jacksonville, AR

    Stats

    • PTS
      7.6
      REB
      1.6
      AST
      1.7
      FG%
      39.8
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      Lakers fill out backcourt with new Smith deal

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        Lakers hold off Clippers in G League playoff thriller

        The South Bay Lakers survived a furious comeback attempt from the San Diego Clippers, holding on for a 122-119 victory at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo on Wednesday to advance in the NBA G League playoffs.
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          Smith scores 34 off bench as Lakers beat Skyforce

          Nick Smith Jr. scored 34 points off the bench to lead the South Bay Lakers to a 137-114 victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Thursday at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California.
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            Love scores all of Rip City's OT points, Remix snap Lakers' 12-game win streak

            Caleb Love took over in overtime, scoring all seven of Rip City's points, including the game-winning 3-pointer, to lift the Remix to a 133-126 home victory over the South Bay Lakers on Tuesday night, snapping the Lakers' 12-game winning streak.
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              South Bay Lakers hold off Iowa Wolves, tie franchise record with 10th straight win

              The South Bay Lakers extended their winning streak to 10 games, tying a franchise record, by holding off a furious late rally from the Iowa Wolves for a 123-116 victory at home Wednesday.
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              Sources: Thunder signing Agbaji to fill roster after Williams, Wallace injuries

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