J.R. Smith is experiencing issues with his surgically repaired left knee.

"I got to play better," he said. "If it's hurting that bad, I shouldn't be playing. I'm out there trying to give all that I got.

"My jumper hasn't been there. That's a situation where I have to make my teammates better, get guys open shots, keep driving to the hole -- but one thing I'm not going to do is stop shooting."