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Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Smith did not play in the back leg of the Rockets' back-to-back set against the Trail Blazers on Friday due to a right ankle sprain. The 2022 first-rounder isn't listed on the injury report, which means Reed Sheppard will likely revert to a bench role for Sunday's contest.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Ruled out Friday
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Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Portland.
Smith will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a right ankle sprain, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday in San Antonio. With the 22-year-old forward sidelined, Reed Sheppard will likely return to the starting five, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Okogie are also candidates to see increased playing time.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Questionable for Friday
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Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Smith logged a heavy 42-minute workload in his return from a two-game absence Thursday, though he struggled significantly with his shot, finishing 0-for-8 from the floor. While the heavy minutes suggest the Rockets aren't overly concerned with the long-term health of his right ankle, the quick turnaround for the second half of a back-to-back has placed his availability in doubt. If Smith is ultimately held out to manage the injury, Reed Sheppard and Josh Okogie would likely see increased roles in the rotation.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Logs big minutes in return
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Smith (ankle) registered three points (0-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 42 minutes Thursday in the Rockets' 115-113 overtime loss to the Warriors.
Though Smith couldn't get any shots to fall in his return from a two-game absence, the heavy minutes he received are an indication that the Rockets aren't concerned about the health of his right ankle moving forward. The poor shooting performance should be viewed as an outlier for Smith, who had hit double figures in the scoring column while converting at a 55 percent clip from the field and 45.1 percent clip from downtown over his previous 13 appearances.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Listed questionable for Thursday
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Smith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Head coach Ime Udoka said after Wednesday's practice that Smith is on track to play Thursday, but the Rockets may want to see Smith go through morning shootaround before confirming his availability. If Smith is able to return from a two-game absence, Reed Sheppard would likely revert to a bench role.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Set to return Thursday
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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said that Smith (ankle) practiced Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday against the Warriors, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Smith looks poised to play after missing the Rockets' previous two games due to a right ankle sprain. With Amen Thompson (ankle) also likely to return to action, the Rockets are expected to move Reed Sheppard back to the bench.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Upgraded to available
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Smith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Smith is back from a two-game absence with a sprained right ankle, and he should send Reed Sheppard back to the bench Thursday. Smith is looking to pick up where he left off in his last eight games before getting injured, as he was averaging 17.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks in 34.7 minutes per contest while shooting 57.6 percent from the field during that period.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Targeting March 5
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Smith (ankle) is targeting a return March 5 against Golden State, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Smith will miss Saturday's game against the Heat and Monday's game versus the Wizards. This will give the forward some extra rest on the road. Reed Sheppard will start in Smith's place for at least Saturday's game.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Ruled out with ankle sprain
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Smith is out for Saturday's game against the Heat with a right ankle sprain.
Smith rolled his ankle during Thursday's tilt against Orlando, and he'll need at least one game on the sidelines. The star big man can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Monday's clash versus the Wizards. Reed Sheppard is the most likely choice to replace Smith in the starting lineup and appears to be a strong fantasy option in all leagues Saturday.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Doesn't return Thursday
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Smith did not return to Thursday's game against the Magic due to a right ankle injury. He finished with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 29 minutes in a 113-108 win.
Smith was taken out at the 1:42 mark of the fourth quarter after he rolled his ankle when he stepped on Alperen Sengun's foot. Smith will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but it puts him in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game against the Heat, which would be his first absence since Nov. 3. Josh Okogie, Reed Sheppard and Dorian Finney-Smith figure to be the top candidates to enter the Rockets' starting lineup if Smith were to miss time.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Tweaks right ankle
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Smith went to the locker room at the 1:42 mark of the fourth quarter in Thursday's game against the Magic due to a right ankle injury, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Smith appeared to roll his right ankle when he stepped on Alperen Sengun's foot while on defense, and the former was accompanied by medical staff to the locker room. Assuming his night is done, Smith will finish with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 29 minutes. Josh Okogie and Reed Sheppard should see more minutes down the stretch.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Catches fire from deep
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Smith produced 31 points (12-17 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three steals and three blocks in 33 minutes during Monday's 125-105 victory over the Jazz.
Monday marked just the second time in 55 games this season that Smith has reached the 30-point mark, and he also showed up on the defensive end by recording at last one steal and one block for a third straight appearance. It's evident that Smith has been feeling locked in from beyond the arc lately, as he's knocked down 10 of 19 attempts over his last two appearances. The Auburn product has also been highly productive on the boards and is averaging 8.7 rebounds over his last six outings.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Tallies another double-double
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Smith notched 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 12 rebounds over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers.
Smith turned in his third consecutive double-double Wednesday. The fourth-year big man has averaged 14.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, shooting 41.8 percent from deep.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Big double-double in win
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Turns in solid game
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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.
Smith extended his double-digit scoring streak to five games in the loss to Charlotte. Smith and Kevin Durant were the lone bright spots offensively as no other Rockets players scored in double figures.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Productive again Saturday
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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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.
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.
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Rockets' Jabari Smith: Double-doubles in win
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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.
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.
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