Former Auburn standout returning for Rockets after 22-game absence
After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said Ime Udoka, the NBA team’s coach, on Thursday.
Jabari Smith Jr. returns after missing 22 games. What that means for Houston Rockets
Jabari Smith Jr. has been out since Jan. 3 with a broken hand. The Rockets sorely missed his rebounding and versatility but now face a starting lineup decision.
Rockets' Jabari Smith: Will play vs. Minnesota
Smith (hand) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. After missing the last 22 games for the Rockets with a hand injury, Smith will make his long-awaited return to the floor Friday against Minnesota.
After 22-game absence, Jabari Smith Jr. returns healthy for Rockets
After missing Houston’s last 22 games with a left hand fracture, Jabari Smith Jr. is cleared to return when the Rockets host Minnesota on Friday.
Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jabari Smith returns, Anthony Edwards questionable
Jabari Smith Jr. returns for the Rockets, but the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert on the injury report after the All-Star break.
Rockets expect Jabari Smith Jr to play on Friday
Jabari Smith Jr has missed 22 games after suffering a fracture to the fourth metacarpal on his left hand, but he returned to practice on Thursday and the expectation is that he’ll play Friday when the Rockets host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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