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It only took one half for Marcus Smart to make Lakers fans fall in love

In the first half of Opening Night vs. the Golden State Warriors, Marcus Smart played the exact brand of basketball Los Angeles Lakers fans should want to see.

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Within his first 12:52 of action, Marcus Smart showed the Los Angeles Lakers exactly what he brings to the table—and fans should absolutely love it. Those near-13 minutes were how much playing time he earned in the first half alone, and it was quite the viewing experience.