Tyler Smith logged 30 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Pistons, scoring 20 points (6-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, one steal, one block and four three-pointers.
With four of Milwaukee’s five starters ruled out for a season finale that had no impact on playoff seeding, Smith played extended minutes for the first time since early February. The rookie played very well, shooting 66.7 percent from the field and recording his first 20-point game. Smith has not been in the rotation this season, and that isn’t going to change during the playoffs. But give the rookie credit for staying ready for his moment, which presented itself on Sunday.
