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Jabari Smith Jr. (14 points) Highlights vs. Portland Trail Blazers l Houston Rockets

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Shooting woes in loss Saturday Smith totaled 14 points (3-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 37 minutes during Saturday's 104-98 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact On the surface, Smith had a solid showing and finished just two boards away from a double-double. However, he continues to struggle with his shot. He's made four or fewer field goals in four of his last five games despite averaging 8.4 shot attempts per game in that stretch. Smith has a secondary role in the Rockets' offensive scheme, but his lack of efficiency certainly limits his fantasy upside in most formats.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient scoring in win Smith recorded 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-113 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Smith was Houston's second-leading scorer behind Alperen Sengun in Wednesday's win. However, Smith has had a slow start to the season, converting just 31.5 percent of his 4.6 three-point attempts per contest.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. finding his shooting stroke as Rockets set to face Bulls Jabari Smith Jr.contributed just 22 points over the first three games of the Houston Rockets’ four-game winning streak.But he’s confident th...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Best game of season Friday Smith finished Friday's 125-104 win over the Clippers with 28 points (11-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Smith posted a season-high scoring mark Friday, but it's hard to imagine him posting these numbers steadily. This was just the second time he reached the 20-point mark this season, and he's a low-level scoring option in an offensive scheme that also features Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green. Smith is averaging just 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. (28 points) Highlights vs. LA Clippers l Houston Rockets

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jabari Smith Jr. has season-high 28 points as Rockets rout Clippers 125-104 in NBA Cup play

Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five 3-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers in their NBA Cup opener

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Modest output in loss Smith logged four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one block in 17 minutes during Friday's 126-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Smith's results have been confounding through the first three weeks of the season after widespread predictions of a breakout campaign. He's exceeded 20 points only once this season, and his totals have been peppered with four games in the single digits. He occasionally grabs enough rebounds to offset a poor scoring performance, but the drop-off is concerning. Increased volume beyond the arc seems to be key to his higher totals, and he's only made two attempts from deep over the past two games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lackluster performance in win Smith added seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Monday's 109-97 win over New York.

Impact Monday's game marked season lows in both minutes and points for Smith, following his season high in both categories the game prior. While he is averaging 12.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.4 blocks over 31.0 minutes this season, it is definitely worth monitoring his consistency regarding his offensive production moving forward.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lackluster performance in win Smith added seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Monday's 109-97 win over New York.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points) Highlights vs. Golden State Warriors l Houston Rockets

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Solid outing in win Smith chipped in 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 win over the Mavericks.

Impact After starting off the season struggling with his efficiency, Smith has shot over 50 percent from the field in back-to-back games. While Smith's scoring numbers haven't been particularly impressive, he is one of the best rebounding forwards in the NBA, averaging 8.4 boards per contest.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr. (17 points) vs. San Antonio Spurs 10/28/24 l Houston Rockets

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Grabs 16 boards against Memphis Smith supplied 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 35 minutes during Friday's 128-108 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Smith was the game's leading rebounder Friday, and it was his first double-double since March 19 during the 2023-24 regular season. Smith and Alperen Sengun combined for 31 of the Rockets' 41 rebounds, 11 of which came on the offensive side of the floor. It was a nice bounce-back effort from his eight-point performance Wednesday, and Smith will look to build off his efforts against the Spurs on Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 10 boards Tuesday Smith finished with eight points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds and five assists across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 118-98 preseason win over the Pelicans.

Impact Smith posted solid numbers as a rebounder and playmaker, but there's no question he had a rough night from a shooting perspective. The third-year forward has averaged at least 12.5 points per game in his first two seasons in the league. He could reach the mark of 15.0 points per game with a higher usage rate, though it remains to be seen if the touches will be there considering he shares the court with Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun, three players who also demand a fair share of touches on offense.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jabari Smith Jr.'s pitch to AJ Dybantsa, top recruits: 'If you come here, you'll remember it' Jabari Smith Jr. is the highest-rated signee in Auburn history. And he'd love nothing more than to be unseated next year by the nation's No....

JUNE 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leads Houston with 24 points Smith closed Thursday's 133-110 loss to the Warriors with 24 points (8-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes.

Impact Jalen Green had a rough night offensively Thursday, but Smith stepped his game up and notched a team-high 24 points -- his fifth straight game with 15-plus points and the second time he surpassed the 20-point plateau in that stretch. The second-year forward has scored 15 or more points in nine of his last 11 appearances, and he's settling quite well as a reliable go-to scoring alternative for the Rockets in the post, especially with Alperen Sengun (ankle) still sidelined.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double Smith notched 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Smith flirted with a double-double for the second consecutive game, and while he came short of reaching that feat again, he posted a solid stat line due to his overall contributions. Smith has topped the 15-point mark in his last four games following a one-game absence due to a one-game suspension, averaging 19.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in that span.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well despite loss Smith posted 28 points (9-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 36 minutes during Sunday's 125-107 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Houston had a rough showing as their 11-game winning streak came to an end, but Smith was one of the few bright spots. In 14 March appearances, Smith posted averages of 14.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 blocks, 0.9 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Smith (suspension) is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.

Impact After missing Houston's previous contest due to a suspension, Smith will replace Jock Landale in the starting lineup Wednesday. Smith is averaging 12.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 28.0 minutes across his lat 10 appearances.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Dunn, Jabari Smith Jr. suspended for fight in Rockets-Jazz game The NBA suspended Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr.for their parts in a scuffle Saturday in Houston.Dun...

MARCH 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

MARCH 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kris Dunn, Jabari Smith Jr. suspended after altercation | NBA.com The incident occurred with 11:55 remaining in the second quarter of the Rockets' 147-119 win over the Jazz on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2024 • NBA.COM

Dunn suspended 2 games, Smith banned a game by the NBA for their fight in Jazz-Rockets game

Utah guard Kris Dunn was suspended two games and Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. was banned a game Sunday by the NBA after their fight a night earlier

MARCH 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Suspended one game Smith has received a one-game suspension due to an altercation during Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Smith was ejected from Saturday's game following an interaction with Kris Dunn, and he has now received a suspension for his part in the altercation. Jeff Green and Jock Landale could be in line for extra minutes with Smith out of the lineup.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Jabari Smith Jr. has season-high 28 points as Rockets rout Clippers 125-104 in NBA Cup play

Dunn suspended 2 games, Smith banned a game by the NBA for their fight in Jazz-Rockets game