Smith posted 30 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 144-137 overtime victory over the 76ers. Smith has been alternating between the starting lineup and a bench role since mid-February, and it's undeniable that this was his best game of the season -- not only off the bench but in general since he established a new season-high mark in scoring. The lack of consistency in his role limits Smith's upside in most fantasy formats, but he should remain a decent option, at least as a streaming alternative.

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ACTIVEPrevious game (vs. DEN 3/23)
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2024-25 Season Stats

Jabari Smith Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL13.07.41.30.90.6Year Team GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 HOU 50 39 30.3 12.1 6.5 1.0 0.8 0.4 1.1 5 0 1.7 4.8 35.7% 2.5 4.9 51.2% 4.2 9.7 43.5% 1.9 2.3 81.2% 1.8 4.7 2.2 1.0 +170 56.2% 2023-24 HOU 76 76 31.9 13.7 8.1 1.6 0.8 0.7 1.2 16 0 1.8 5.0 36.3% 3.2 6.0 53.0% 5.0 11.0 45.4% 2.0 2.4 81.1% 1.8 6.3 2.6 1.4 -84 57.1% 2022-23 HOU 79 79 31.0 12.8 7.2 1.3 0.9 0.5 1.3 16 0 1.5 4.9 30.7% 3.1 6.3 48.7% 4.6 11.3 40.8% 2.1 2.6 78.6% 1.5 5.7 2.9 1.0 -555 51.4% Career 20519431.213.07.41.30.90.61.23701.74.934.0%3.05.950.8%4.710.843.1%2.02.580.1%1.75.72.61.1-46954.6%

Jabari Smith
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. DEN 3/23)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF5030.312.16.51.01.12.22024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.54.71.82024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.80.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%43.5%51.2%35.7%81.2%56.2%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1701.005

Jabari Smith
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17W 129-1072311912043133.3%5480.0%8562.5%000.0%360.3+301668.8%10/15W 118-98258105001500.0%8450.0%13430.8%000.0%375.0+93830.8%10/9W 122-1132172100311100.0%4250.0%5360.0%000.0%110.3-40570.0%10/7L 122-11324751000100.0%6350.0%7342.9%2150.0%230.0+04544.4%
Preseason Totals 23.88.36.52.00.50.02.02.50.520.0%5.83.356.5%8.33.845.5%0.50.350.0%2.34.31.0+81.811.048.7% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%3/23L 116-111167300002150.0%2150.0%4250.0%22100.0%030.0-102671.7%3/21W 102-982111600024375.0%200.0%6350.0%4250.0%060.0+811170.9%3/19W 116-1082513322223133.3%33100.0%6466.7%44100.0%211.0+1212183.8%3/17W 144-1373830830247571.4%10660.0%171164.7%4375.0%170.8+623280.0%3/15W 117-1143212910115120.0%6350.0%11436.4%4375.0%271.0+731447.0%3/14W 133-96241382202200.0%8675.0%10660.0%11100.0%261.0+1311962.3%3/12W 111-10433843011600.0%6466.7%12433.3%000.0%313.0+113433.3%3/10W 97-8432207010010550.0%300.0%13538.5%7571.4%070.0-212362.2%3/8W 146-1172414510214250.0%5480.0%9666.7%000.0%141.0+2211877.8%3/6W 109-972816511008225.0%5480.0%13646.2%4250.0%050.0+421754.2%3/4L 115-1023712900005240.0%6233.3%11436.4%4250.0%540.0-1931247.0%3/3L 137-1282711811003133.3%11436.4%14535.7%000.0%440.0-921039.3%3/1L 113-103205701003133.3%3133.3%6233.3%000.0%160.0+23641.7%2/26W 118-106329101002500.0%10440.0%15426.7%2150.0%370.5+211628.3%2/25W 100-973313800035120.0%5360.0%10440.0%44100.0%620.0-711355.3%2/22L 124-115293210005120.0%300.0%8112.5%000.0%020.0-104218.8%2/21W 121-1153815921056466.7%3133.3%9555.6%2150.0%090.4+1261275.9%1/1W 110-992212201222150.0%6466.7%8562.5%2150.0%110.0-411167.6%12/29L 104-100267300025240.0%300.0%8225.0%11100.0%120.0-42141.5%12/27L 113-1124212611018225.0%4375.0%12541.7%000.0%241.0+411150.0%12/26W 128-11128660102300.0%4125.0%7114.3%44100.0%240.0+63434.2%12/23W 114-10134211120015240.0%9555.6%14750.0%6583.3%382.0+2512663.1%12/22W 114-1103715904133133.3%6350.0%9444.4%66100.0%360.0+1022164.4%12/19W 133-1133115250106350.0%5360.0%11654.5%000.0%110.0+1911868.2%12/14L 111-963914631134250.0%4125.0%8337.5%7685.7%331.0-1521863.2%12/11W 91-903715112018337.5%33100.0%11654.5%000.0%011.0-111268.2%12/8W 117-10634131221015240.0%4250.0%9444.4%4375.0%2102.0+541960.4%12/5L 99-93365713114125.0%4125.0%8225.0%000.0%071.0-155531.3%12/3L 120-111366711007228.6%100.0%8225.0%000.0%250.0-185537.5%12/1W 119-11640151403019333.3%6350.0%15640.0%000.0%2120.0+1022250.0%11/27W 122-1152583020122100.0%2150.0%4375.0%000.0%030.0-1158100.0%11/26W 117-1113819732004375.0%55100.0%9888.9%000.0%070.0+30132105.6%11/23L 104-983714813017342.9%300.0%10330.0%6583.3%261.0-231755.4%11/22W 116-88205200003133.3%4125.0%7228.6%000.0%020.0-83135.7%11/20W 130-1133023810005360.0%8562.5%13861.5%44100.0%260.0+1902977.9%11/18L 101-10024421100200.0%2150.0%4125.0%22100.0%020.0-21741.0%11/17W 143-1072310810002150.0%6350.0%8450.0%2150.0%260.0+3521456.3%11/15W 125-10435281110208562.5%9666.7%171164.7%11100.0%380.0+3133480.3%11/13W 111-103205410014125.0%200.0%6116.7%22100.0%311.0-30636.3%11/11W 107-923211901007114.3%3133.3%10220.0%66100.0%270.0+211543.5%11/10W 101-9926670112400.0%4250.0%8225.0%22100.0%430.0-122533.8%11/8L 126-10716410100100.0%6233.3%7228.6%100.0%100.0-120126.9%11/6W 127-100241240000100.0%7685.7%8675.0%000.0%220.0+1511475.0%11/4W 109-97227610015120.0%3266.7%8337.5%000.0%061.0-12643.8%11/2L 127-12137217001013538.5%5240.0%18738.9%22100.0%250.0-421955.6%10/31W 108-1022914600105120.0%5480.0%10550.0%4375.0%330.0-631559.5%10/28W 106-1012817810024250.0%4375.0%8562.5%6583.3%260.5-141779.9%10/26L 109-106317710114125.0%6233.3%10330.0%000.0%251.0-35335.0%10/25W 128-1083514164203300.0%10550.0%13538.5%44100.0%6101.3+1852147.4%10/23L 110-105338511005240.0%200.0%7228.6%3266.7%140.0+22848.1%
Regular Season Totals 30.312.16.51.00.80.41.14.81.735.7%4.92.551.2%9.74.243.5%2.31.981.2%1.84.71.0+1702.216.156.2%

Jabari Smith Player Profile
Career History


Jabari Smith Latest News
Scores season-high 30 points

Smith posted 30 points (11-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Monday's 144-137 overtime victory over the 76ers. Smith has been alternating between the starting lineup and a bench role since mid-February, and it's undeniable that this was his best game of the season -- not only off the bench but in general since he established a new season-high mark in scoring. The lack of consistency in his role limits Smith's upside in most fantasy formats, but he should remain a decent option, at least as a streaming alternative.
Returning to bench

Smith isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Smith has fluctuated between a starting and bench role since mid-February, and he'll shift yet again Monday after drawing the start Saturday against the Bulls. The Auburn product has found success as a reserve, finishing in double figures in three of his last four appearances off the bench.
Back in starting role

Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The Rockets will be without Tari Eason due to left lower leg injury management, so Smith will be promoted to the starting lineup as a result. Smith was a regular in the first months of the season but has returned to the bench after recovering from a hand injury. He's averaging 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in a starting role this season.
Moving to bench role

Smith is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Smith will return to the bench due to the presence of Fred VanVleet (ankle) in the starting lineup. Smith has played off the bench in five of his previous 10 contests, averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.
Leads charge in Monday's win

Smith had 20 points (5-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 32 minutes during Monday's 97-84 win over the Magic. With Amen Thompson (ankle) sidelined, Smith got the start, and the third-year forward led a balanced Rockets attack in scoring as four different starters supplied between 14 and 20 points. It was his best offensive showing since he dropped 21 points on the Hornets just before Christmas, and Monday's five made three-pointers tied his career high. Smith has scored in double digits in five straight games (three starts), averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 boards and 2.4 threes over that stretch.
Drops 16 off bench Thursday

Smith racked up 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 109-97 win over the Pelicans. After starting the last two contests, Smith shifted back to the second unit Thursday but came through with his best scoring performance in eight games since returning from a fractured left hand after the All-Star break. The third-year forward is averaging 10.5 points, 7.3 boards and 1.5 threes in 30.6 minutes since rejoining the lineup, and he'll likely continue floating between the starting five and the bench as the Rockets try to find the best spot for him in the rotation.
Shifting to bench

Smith will come off the bench Thursday against the Pelicans, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports. The Rockets will elect to roll with Tari Eason at power forward Thursday, bumping Smith to the bench. The Auburn product should still play a key role in the rotation, hitting the 30-minute mark in two of his last three matchups as a reserve.
Starting Monday vs. OKC

Smith is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Thunder on Monday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Four of the Rockets' five starters against the Kings on Saturday are not playing Monday, so Smith will re-enter the starting lineup alongside Jalen Green, Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Jock Landale. Smith has averaged 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists over 30.4 minutes per game in his five games since returning from a hand fracture.
Sliding to bench Saturday

Head coach Ime Udoka said Friday that Smith will operate off the bench in Saturday's game against the Kings, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. With Fred VanVleet (ankle) expected to reclaim his role in the starting five on Saturday, Smith will slide to the bench. The 21-year-old forward should still see significant playing time in the second unit, though the Rockets will stick with Amen Thompson in the starting lineup for the time being. Over his last four outings (two starts) following a 22-game absence due to a fractured hand, Smith has averaged 10.0 points and 7.3 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per contest.