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Durant's 26 points lead Rockets over Clippers 102-95

Kevin Durant scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun added 22 to help the Houston Rockets to a 102-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jabari Smith Has Been Playing Some of His Best Basketball Recently The Houston Rockets have been an up-and-down team since they got off to a blistering 13-4 start to the season. The Rockets were one of the b...

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Big double-double in win Smith notched 22 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal across 43 minutes during Saturday's 112-106 victory over Oklahoma City.

Impact The double-double was his 10th of the season, while the scoring effort was Smith's best since he erupted for a season-high 32 against the Pelicans on Jan. 18. The fourth-year forward has scored in double digits in six straight contests, averaging 17.3 points, 6.8 boards, 2.5 threes, 2.2 blocks, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals over that stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eason scores 26, Sengun gets triple-double as Rockets beat short-handed Thunder 112-106

Tari Eason scored a season-high 26 points, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Turns in solid game Smith produced 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 109-99 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Smith extended his double-digit scoring streak to five games in the loss to Charlotte. He connected on 70.0-percent of his shots while staying active on defense as well. Smith and Kevin Durant were the lone bright spots offensively as no other Rockets players scored in double figures.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hornets extend winning streak to 8 games with 109-99 victory over Rockets

Rookie Kon Knueppel had 24 points and LaMelo Ball added 20 to help the Charlotte Hornets roll to a 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets to extend their winning streak to eigh

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Charlotte takes on Houston, aims for 5th straight road win

Charlotte enters a matchup with Houston as winners of four straight road games

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jabari Smith Jr. is the key for the Rockets to make a deep playoff run | Sporting News His performances will decide Houston’s fate.

FEBRUARY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alperen Sengun scores 39 to help Rockets overcome Kevin Durant's absence and beat Pacers 118-114

Alperen Sengun matched his season high with 39 points, and Jabari Smith Jr. added 19 to help short-handed Houston overcome the absence of All-Star forward Kevin Durant to beat the...

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Productive again Saturday Smith closed with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Smith produced on both ends of the floor, once again flashing his two-way upside. In fact, in eight appearances over the past two weeks, Smith has been able to flirt with top 30 value in standard leagues, averaging 15.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers and 2.5 combined steals and blocks. He will look to continue his recent momentum in what could be a favorable matchup against the Pacers on Monday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Thompson's near triple-double lifts Rockets over Mavericks in thrilling finish

Amen Thompson had 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Stuffs the stat sheet in win Smith posted 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, five blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 win over Atlanta.

Impact Smith was a beast on the defensive end, setting a career high in blocks without committing a single foul. The 22-year-old forward finished with a plus-15 differential in the blowout win, and he joined Victor Wembanyama as the only other player this season to have three-plus steals and five-plus blocks in a game.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 to end the Hawks’ four-game winning streak

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Smith contributed 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 111-104 win over the Pistons.

Impact Smith notched his ninth double-double of the season, while also adding four combined steals and blocks. Coming off an empty performance the night prior, this was a welcome sight for managers. Although it feels as though Smith has yet to reach his potential, we continue to get glimpses from time to time. Through 42 games, Smith has been a borderline top 100 player, averaging 15.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.6 combined steals and blocks.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sengun just misses triple-double and powers Rockets' comeback win over Spurs

Alperen Sengun had 20 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs Deadspin | Rockets put trust in Jabari Smith Jr. ahead of showdown vs. Spurs

JANUARY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Durant moves past his 'idol,' Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA's career scoring list

Kevin Durant moved into sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, passing his friend and idol Dirk Nowitzki

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Durant passes Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA career scoring list as Rockets beat Pelicans 119-110

Kevin Durant had 18 points and moved into sixth place on the NBA’s career points list, and Jabari Smith Jr. scored a season-high 32 points as the Houston Rockets beat the New Orlea...

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Career-high seven triples Sunday Smith logged 32 points (11-21 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 41 minutes during the Rockets' 119-110 win over the Pelicans on Sunday.

Impact Smith entered Sunday's game having connected on just 31.7 percent of his field-goal attempts and 22.4 percent of his three-point tries over his nine prior outings. He was much better against New Orleans, racing out to 22 points in the first half and setting a career high in three-pointers made. Smith's 32 points were the second most of his NBA career, and he'll look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 3-for-12 from field Smith closed with nine points (3-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 38 minutes during Friday's 110-105 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Smith struggled with his shot in the win, scrapping his way to just nine points. Coming off one of his best performances of the season, Friday's effort was a letdown for fantasy managers. Despite playing 34.7 minutes per game this season, Smith has not been able to take his game to the next level, averaging 15.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Secures double-double in loss Smith supplied 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Smith struggled to find the bottom of the net from the field but managed to do damage by knocking down three treys. He also finished second on his team in rebounds, marking his first double-double since Dec. 29. The Auburn product is averaging 14.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals over his last four games.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Durant's 28 points, Sengun's double-double lead Rockets past Bulls in 119-113

Kevin Durant had 28 points and Alperen Sengun added 23 with 11 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Peyton Watson is exposing harsh Jabari Smith Jr. reality that's getting worse One truth about Jabari Smith Jr. is getting exposed, and Houston Rockets fans have no choice but to take notice.

JANUARY 13 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Posts strong line in loss Smith amassed 13 points (6-21 FG, 0-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 41 minutes during Friday's 111-105 loss to Portland.

Impact Smith continues to play at a high level for Houston and has become a legitimate two-way player. Overall this season, Smith has appeared in 34 games with averages of 15.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers on 43.6 percent shooting from the field.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Portland takes on Houston following Avdija's 41-point game

Portland hosts the Houston Rockets after Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 103-102 win against the Houston Rockets

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

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