Smith Finding Her Stance
Smith, who was not part of the cast at the start of the season, is now finding her groove. Her return to the top 5 has enabled her to find a new gear.
By Madie Chandler | FeverBasketball.com
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Smith said, “I will keep trying my best to rebound.” Smith stated, “I can be one of the best rebounders in this league.”
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She is also ranked in the top 14 players of the WNBA when it comes to field goal percentage. She has made 50.3% of her shots.
Coach Christie Sides said, “We always talk about the paint touches. “You must get paint touches…If paint contact is made, defense will collapse. ” Especially with [Boston] playing and [Smith] there, you have to play through posts. You can’t expect to score every time by just beating them. “
Smith’s offensive play has been a major factor in Indiana’s season-long success. Smith’s offensive game has been a key factor in Indiana’s success this season.
Clark said that this was a top priority for his group. “
Smith has a triple double-double this season, which is tied with Clark for second place, behind Boston, who had 5. Smith can be a powerful offensive weapon but also plays a solid defense.
Smith said that he was challenged in many ways this year. “
Smith averages just over one block in a match. This is an improvement from her two previous seasons. Smith had only 10 blocks for the 2023 campaign. In 2024, she has doubled that number with 21 blocked shots in 19 games. Smith stopped 10 shots during the Fever’s final seven matches, which was a drastic change.
Smith wants to keep up her good play and be considered for the All-Star Frontcourt if it continues.