Lakers' Marcus Smart: Still sidelined

Smart (back) won't play in Friday's game against the Celtics, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

It's Smart's fifth consecutive absence due to a left lumbar muscle strain. His absence means Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Nick Smith could see expanded roles, especially with Luka Doncic (personal) and LeBron James (rest) unavailable. Smart's next chance to play will come Sunday against Philadelphia.