Jabari Smith Jr.

Oct 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

6-1 Rockets fueled by career year (so far) from Jabari Smith Jr.

The Rockets are now 6-1 after Saturday’s win over Oklahoma City, and an elite start to the season by Jabari Smith Jr. (+33) is a big reason why.

Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets overwhelm undermanned Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Smart added 24 with seven 3-pointers, and the host Houston Rockets rolled to a 119-98 victory over the deple

Kevin Durant (18 points) Highlights vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Rockets’ Kevin Durant hilariously drops mic on Jabari Smith Jr.’s big night

The Houston Rockets leaned on the prolific scoring of Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. to dispose of the Dallas Mavericks, 128-110, in their season opener at Toyota Center on Wednesday.