The Lakers found themselves very short-handed against the Clippers on Saturday, and they simply didn't have the firepower to compete.

The Lakers injury woes continued on Sunday as they lost their best player, Luka Doncic, during the 103-88 loss to the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Lakers will look to establish a three-game winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. The Clippers may be struggling with a 6-21 record, but they do have players who are capable of doing damage and allowing them to pull off an upset.

The Lakers have connected on 48.4% of their 3-point attempts in their last two games after starting the season as one of the league’s worst 3-point shooting teams.

The NBA levied the fine after the 31-year-old guard made the gesture as he walked off the court at halftime following an exchange of words with a game official.

Marcus Smart’s impact on the Los Angeles Lakers is usually measured in defensive possessions, vocal leadership, and tone-setting toughness. On Thursday night, it was measured in dollars.