""It was good for them to have KD out there for them, and it was good for us to be able to do what we did tonight against him," said Smart."
""He's not afraid of the moment... So, to have someone like that, it just brings a lot of composure to our team," LeBron James stated."
""Smart, he just had a killer game today," Lakers coach JJ Redick remarked, highlighting Smart's dual impact on both ends of the court."
""He set the tone for us, got us going," said Luke Kennard, emphasizing Smart's early contributions in the game."
Kevin Durant returned for the Rockets, scoring 23 points but struggled against Marcus Smart's defense, committing three turnovers. LeBron James praised Smart's composure and impact, especially with key players missing. Smart excelled offensively, scoring 25 points and contributing seven assists. Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged Smart's significant role in the game. The Rockets struggled offensively, shooting only 40.4% and failing to score over 100 points for the second consecutive game, despite narrowing the Lakers' lead late in the match.
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