Smart, who played through back tightness against the Clippers last week, sat out a third consecutive game on Monday, but the team is confident the injury isn’t a long-term concern.

Marcus Smart has been missing time for the Los Angeles Lakers. JJ Redick delivered an update on the veteran guard on Monday.

In the final possession, Keyonte George was pushed to the floor by Marcus Smart while attempting to navigate around a screen.

Looking back, Smart said his toughness was forged at an early age when his oldest brother, Todd, died of cancer in 2004. During an appearance on the "Run Your Race" podcast with Theo Pinson, Smart recalled the moment he realized failure was not an option for him.