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Leonard's 41-point game powers Clippers to a 128-108 victory over the Rockets

Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points and James Harden added 29 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 128-108 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-double in Denver Smith recorded 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 38 minutes during Saturday's 115-101 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact The fourth-year forward reeled off his fourth straight double-double and sixth of the season, all of which have come in the last 14 games. The five made three-pointers also tied Smith's season high, and through eight games to begin the month of December he's averaging 16.5 points, 8.4 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.0 threes and 0.9 blocks.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31, Sheppard's 11-point flurry helps Rockets end Nuggets' 6-game win streak, 115-101

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard scored the final 11 points of the third quarter to blow open a close game, and the Houston Rockets rolled past the Denver Nuggets 115-1...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Second straight double-double Smith totaled 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block in 43 minutes during Monday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The double-double was his fourth of the season, and two of them have come in the last two games. Smith has recorded all four of them since Nov. 16, and during that span the fourth-year forward is averaging 15.8 points, 7.3 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.5 combined blocks and steals.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets have granted Jabari Smith Jr. his wish- and it's paying massive dividends Almost as soon as Fred VanVleet went down with a devastating ACL injury late in the offseason, it became clear that head coach Ime Udoka was...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Double-doubles in win Smith amassed 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Smith recorded the third double-double of his season in Thursday's win. Through 21 regular-season contests, Smith is on pace for eighth-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis with 15.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 22 points in loss Smith accumulated 22 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 122-109 loss to Dallas.

Impact Smith picked up some offensive usage with Alperen Sengun (illness) sidelined for a second straight game, combining with Kevin Durant for a total of 49 points. Smith is currently on pace for ninth-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis with regular-season averages of 15.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers across 20 appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109

Anthony Davis scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 122-109 to finish a back-to-back coming off a blowout loss at defending champion Oklahoma City

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockets face important Jabari Smith Jr. question only he can answer The Houston Rockets, with their new-look offense centered around Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, have looked absolutely formidable despite...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM

Scores 15 in win Smith racked up 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-101 win over the Jazz.

Impact Smith has put up at least 14 points in his last five games, averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assosts, 0.8 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.8 threes on a blistering 42.4 percent clip in that span. While Smith's performances may be outshined regularly by those of Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant, he is still a very reliable scoring option and has proved to be consistent this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder linked to player drawing comparisons to Jabari Smith Jr. | Sporting News The Thunder are loaded with picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes defensive impact in win Smith supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 114-92 win over the Suns.

Impact It's the first time this season Smith has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game. The fourth-year forward is in a groove from downtown as well, and over the last five games Smith is averaging 16.8 points, 8.4 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.4 combined blocks and steals while shooting 44.4 percent (16-for-36) from three-point range.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors host Rockets Wednesday for NBA Cup group stage game

The Golden State Warriors face the Houston Rockets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Records double-double Friday Smith ended with 21 points (7-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 37 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 112-109 loss to Denver.

Impact Smith recorded his second double-double in the past three games, continuing his strong start to the season. Despite battling knee pain, he has put together an impressive run of late, averaging 16.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.8 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per game in his past six appearances.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic scores 34, Nuggets beat Rockets 112-109

Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-109

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Smith (knee) is active and part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Smith has been battling right knee tendinopathy recently, but he'll play through the issue once more. Smith has scored 14 or more points in four of his last five appearances, and he's averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 32.4 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Smith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Smith is back on the injury report due to right knee tendinopathy. The Rockets are likely to see how the big man is feeling closer to Friday's tipoff before clarifying his status. If Smith cannot give it a go, Josh Okogie would be in position to take on heavy playing time in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alperen Sengun scores 28 points as Rockets top Cavaliers 114-104 for fifth straight win

Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 20 points, and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five with a 114-104 victory over the Cleveland...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Wednesday Smith (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Smith is shaking off a questionable designation to avoid missing his second game of the season. The 2022 first-rounder is handling his usual role in the starting lineup. On the year, Smith has averaged 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.0 minutes per tilt over 11 games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Smith (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Smith is managing a knee issue, putting him in danger of being sidelined for the second time this year. Josh Okogie would likely take on all the minutes he can handle in Houston's tight rotation if Smith is out, while Jeff Green would be a possibility to see a few minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant's 35 points, Sengun's 30 points, 12 rebounds lead Rockets to 117-113 OT win over Magic

Kevin Durant scored 35 points and Alperen Sengun added 30 points and 12 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops for 22 points Smith provided 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 140-116 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Smith tallied at least 20 points for the second time this season, continuing what has been a serviceable start. Despite the addition of Kevin Durant, Smith is having arguably the best season of his young career, averaging 14.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.6 combined steals and blocks, good enough for top-80 value in standard nine-category leagues.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 30 as the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 140-116 for 3rd straight victory

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, Alperen Sengun added 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets won their third straight with a 140-116 win over the Portland Tr...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Just misses double-double Sunday Smith registered 16 points (5-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes during Sunday's 122-115 win over the Bucks.

Impact The fourth-year forward just missed recording his first double-double of the season, but he did set a new season high on the glass. Smith has scored in double digits in seven of eight contests to begin the season, averaging 14.0 points, 5.9 boards, 2.0 threes, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 32.9 minutes a game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 31 points, leads fourth-quarter comeback as Rockets beat Bucks 122-115

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and made a tiebreaking basket with 1:42 remaining to put the Houston Rockets ahead for good in a 122-115 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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