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J.R. Smith shares 1st photo of baby daughter at home

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J.R. Smith had a very good reason for rushing home Tuesday night.

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the Boston Celtics, Smith shared the first photo of himself and baby daughter, Dakota, at home since she was released from the hospital.

#wcws😍 📸 @jewey808 (My big WCW)

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Dakota was born five months premature in January and had been staying in the neonatal intensive care unit of Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Smith didn't stick around for the Cavs' postgame celebration. Kyrie Irving told reporters, "Swish left. Sprinted home to see his daughter," according to Tony Zarrella of Cleveland19.

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