Dorian Finney-Smith emerges as defensive asset and key contributor to playoff prospects after late-December trade
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Dorian Finney-Smith, acquired in a late-December trade, has become a critical defensive asset, showcasing his versatility by guarding all five positions and significantly contributing to the team's playoff prospects.
His balanced defensive workload and effective shooting from three-point range have secured him a vital role despite not being in the starting forward lineup.
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