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Lakers rave about Dorian Finney-Smith and his infectious 'win-first' energy

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Dorian Finney-Smith is helping transform the Lakers' identity in his first month with the team.

He's already become a favorite in the locker room where he’s already a favorite.

His mother will text him after a few bad games in a row after a bad performance.

Since his debut, the Lakers have been 51 points better than their opponents in Finney-Smith’s minutes .

Reaves said that the veteran has been nothing but “fantastic” since his Dec. 31 debut.

James and Reaves are both the same way: "They care about winning and whatever they can do to help us win".

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