Jabari Smith Jr. stars

Magic at Rockets: New lineup debuts with both Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr.
For the first time in the 2024-25 season, third-year forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason started in the same game for the Rockets.
Jabari Smith Jr. stars as the Rockets beat the Magic 97-84 for 3rd straight win
Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 97-84 for their third consecutive victory.
Rockets mailbag: Is Jabari Smith Jr. a starter? Bottleneck scenarios and more
For example, even if the Rockets wanted to keep everyone without adding to the roster, they would eventually run into prohibitive cap rules, making that impossible. What are the key bottlenecks GM Rafael Stone is facing over the next year or two?
Strong performance from Jabari Smith Jr. lifts Rockets over Magic, 97-84
On Monday, March 10, the Houston Rockets hosted the Orlando Magic at the Toyota Center in Houston.In a physical and competitive contest, the Rockets pulled away in the second half and came away with win.
Jabari Smith Jr. Playing For Rockets Future
The Houston Rockets are happy to have Jabari Smith Jr. back on the floor, but they need to decide how he fits on the roster moving forward. Smith, 21, will be entering restricted free agency in 2026,
Rockets’ reintegration of Jabari Smith Jr. will be key to stretch run
Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.
Jabari Smith Jr. brilla victoria de Rockets 97-84 sobre el Magic hilando tres triunfos
Jabari Smith Jr. anotó 20 puntos y empató su mejor marca personal con cinco triples, ayudando a los Rockets de Houston a vencer el lunes por la noche
Jabari Smith Jr.'s emphatic block sets up a Rockets triple
Jabari Smith Jr. protects the rim with a rejection off the backboard, leading to a Dillon Brooks 3-pointer on the other end.
Rockets 97, Magic 84: Houston improves to 40-25 as Jabari Smith Jr. dominates second half
Jabari Smith Jr. had a team-high 20 points and five huge 3-pointers as Houston (40-25) pulled away in Monday's second half versus Orlando.
The Rise of a Sharpshooter: Tari Eason's Surge in Three-Point Accuracy Fuels Rockets' Turnaround
Tari Eason’s recent performances have been remarkable, demonstrating his value as a reliable scoring option for the Rockets. Over the last three games, he has successfully made 9 out of 17 three-point ...
Jabari Smith returns to lineup
Jabari Smith Jr. will come off the bench tonight for the Rockets. Tari Eason will start instead of FVV. Udoka said it’s to ...
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Houston Rockets injury updates: Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr. out through All-Star break
guard Fred VanVleet (sprained ankle), center Steven Adams (sore ankle), forward Tari Eason (injury management) and forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand). Then in the first quarter, ...