Marcus Smart's defensive reputation often overshadows his playmaking, but the veteran guard sees every angle on the floor. Deadlocked at 30 in the second quarter against Boston on January 18, 2026, Smart surveys the defense and spots Deandre Ayton rolling hard to the rim. The point guard floats a perfectly-weighted lob that Ayton corrals and finishes with a crafty alley-oop layup. Smart contributed 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists as the Lakers cruised to a 110-93 victory. · Jan 19, 2026