Michigan State basketball just got a crucial 73-63 win against Michigan<\/a> in Ann Arbor and the positive vibes are riding high right now. There are a lot of things to feel good about after this game, but one play that may have gone unnoticed might be the most special.<\/p>\n Senior guard Davis Smith doesn\u2019t see the floor often for Michigan State. That\u2019s why it was very surprising to see him check in late in the first half. But with all the foul trouble MSU had with its guards, Tom Izzo\u2019s options were limited.<\/p>\n Smith didn\u2019t just come into the game, he excelled. He even scored two points, which were more important than you might think. Smith hit two free throws at the end of the first half, which gave MSU a two-point halftime lead. This was on the heels of Michigan storming back after the Spartans had a nine-point lead. Having the lead at the half is huge for momentum\u2019s sake, and Smith stepped up and gave MSU just that when momentum was favoring Michigan.<\/p>\n The entire team took notice of this, and were extremely happy for Davis after the game. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the awesome quotes from the team after the game, as well as this celebration in the locker room.<\/p>\n Moments that matter \ud83d\udc4f@DavisSatchel1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lbkQZDYvpa<\/a><\/p>\n — Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) February 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n