interesting lineup data for the lakers so far: luka/ayton/reaves/smart no rui: +45.5luka/ayton/reaves/rui no smart: -28.5rui is shooting lights out but seems like smart should start when bron is back. pic.twitter.com/tRs69QBAdo— belal. 🇵🇸 (@itsbelal_a) November 12, 2025
Smart should start but Rui should be 6MOY candidate coming off bench. Lakers need to optimize Rui against reserves. He should get more touches off bench than as a starter. Doncic and Reaves need to be surrounded by three players who can defend.