Hayes, Smart spark fourth-quarter rally as Lakers extend streak
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LOS ANGELES — Jaxson Hayes and Marcus Smart keyed a decisive fourth-quarter surge on March 4, 2026, lifting the Los Angeles Lakers to a comeback victory that preserved the team’s current winning streak.
The Lakers trailed entering the final period before Hayes energized the offense with inside scoring and Smart added perimeter shooting and disruptive defense. Their combined effort flipped the momentum, allowing Los Angeles to overtake its opponent down the stretch.
The win keeps the Lakers unbeaten over their recent run of games and strengthens their position in the Western Conference race.
Hayes’s interior presence and Smart’s veteran leadership proved critical in the closing minutes as the Lakers closed out the contest without relinquishing their late lead.
Source: New York Post
