Hoop DossierJabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets · Forward · age 23 · 6′11″ · Auburn
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This season
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What's being said
5 items this season- Podcast Jackson Gatlin, Locked On Rockets · Opinion ·
The host's opinion: Alperen Sengun (heard as 'alperin shingun') and Jabari Smith Jr. have fantastic, team-friendly contracts, which he credits to Rafael Stone and the front office.
- Podcast Locked On Rockets host · Analysis ·
Jabari Smith Jr. shot 36.3% from three last season, the best of his career. The host says he needs to make defenses pay when they leave him open.
- Podcast Locked On Rockets host · Report ·
Game 2 starters with the regular starters out: Sheppard (heard as "Reed Shepard"; likely Reed Sheppard), Marcus Smart, Capela (heard as "Clint Capella"; likely Clint Capela), Thompson (heard as "Amin Thompson"; likely Amen Thompson), and Jabari Smith Jr. The host said Capela, Smart and Sheppard were moved up from the bench to fill out the lineup.
- Podcast Locked On Rockets host · Report ·
Jabari Smith Jr.: 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 2-of-6 from three, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal.
- Podcast Locked On Rockets host · Report ·
Smith Jr. is 4-of-10 from three over the preseason (2-of-4 in game 1, 2-of-6 in game 2).
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Game log
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 season (last season) | ||||||
| May 1 '26 | vs LAL | 42.0 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 29 '26 | @ LAL | 42.0 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr 26 '26 | vs LAL | 42.0 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 24 '26 | vs LAL | 44.0 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr 21 '26 | @ LAL | 39.0 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr 18 '26 | @ LAL | 43.0 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 10 '26 | vs MIN | 40.0 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 9 '26 | vs PHI | 34.0 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 7 '26 | @ PHX | 39.0 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr 5 '26 | @ GSW | 32.0 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr 3 '26 | vs UTA | 24.0 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Apr 1 '26 | vs MIL | 33.0 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 31 '26 | vs NYK | 39.0 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 29 '26 | @ NOP | 33.0 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar 27 '26 | @ MEM | 37.0 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 2 |