Smith recorded nine points (4-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three boards, three steals, one assist, and one block across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 104-90 triumph over the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Smith had been left on the bench in coach's decision in each of the previous three games, but with both Blake Griffin (quad) and DeAndre Jordan (illness) unavailable Wednesday, coach Doc Rivers needed to dig deeper into his pool of big men. While Smith wasn't a disaster in his 20 minutes on the floor, it was Cole Aldrich (19 points, seven boards, three assists) who made the most of the opportunity. Jordan is expected to be back in action for Saturday's game against the Kings, which will likely result in Smith falling back out of the rotation.