The most important stat during his outing was the fact that the Heat outscored the Sixers by 23 points in Smith's minutes. He is never going to have eye popping numbers, but his contributions are invaluable.
Smith's two-way energy brought an impact that Richardson hasn't been able to do in his 20-25 bench minutes over the past ten games, showcasing his ability to contribute in subtle yet significant ways.
Spoelstra has made it known how much he trusts Smith as a role player, indicating that his consistent, albeit understated, contributions are crucial to the team's success.
It is never about the points whenever Smith gets opportunities. He just knows how to do all the little things that lead to winning, highlighting the importance of role players in basketball.
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