Marcus Smart made Lakers franchise history in Game 3 vs Rockets
Veteran guard Marcus Smart set a new Lakers franchise playoff record in Game 3 against the Rockets.
Marcus Smart established himself as the Los Angeles Lakers ' X-factor during the regular season, but he has gone above and beyond that so far in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Houston Rockets . In the three games played so far, he's averaging 20. 3 points on 52.
9% field-goal shooting and 50% from 3-point range, 8. 3 assists, 3. 7 steals and 1.
7 blocks a game. He was pivotal in the Lakers' 112-108 overtime Game 3 win . With just under 30 seconds left in regulation and his team down by six, he stole the ball from Jabari Smith Jr.
in the backcourt, got fouled while attempting a 3-pointer and made all three of the resulting free throws. He then scored eight points in overtime and finished with 21 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, five steals and two blocks. That made Smart the first player in the Lakers' storied history to have at least two playoff games in a row with at least 20 points and five steals.