Haywood Highsmith stood out for the Miami Heat in their game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. He led his team with three steals, marking a milestone by exceeding his projection by two steals. Highsmith played 36 minutes, surpassing his expected playtime by 13 minutes. The Heat lost to the Clippers 109-98.
What It Means
Highsmith’s three steals against the Clippers were a highlight, as he led both teams in this category. Recently, he has been playing significant minutes, with this game being part of a stretch where he’s consistently on the court for over 35 minutes. This season, Highsmith is averaging 7.1 points per game and has been effective from beyond the arc with a 42.7% three-point shooting percentage. In terms of position-specific performance, he ranks within the top five small forwards for rebounds in 20% of his games.
