Smart: Lakers Must Be 'Desperate' in Game 6

Smart took ownership of his performance in Game 5, where he contributed significantly to the turnover differential (6 turnovers, 2 assists). 'We need to be the desperate team heading into Game 6,' the Lakers guard emphasized after their failure to close out the series in Game 5.

The Lakers maintain a 3-2 series lead but face heightened pressure after the Rockets won Game 4. Smart and teammate Luke Kennard were fined for their actions after that contest ($35,000 and $25,000 respectively). With LeBron James focused on championship contention, the team must play cleaner basketball while maintaining aggression to secure the victory and avoid a potential Game 7 in Houston. freshyourfeel.com