With five straight wins, the Rockets (42-25) have risen to the No. 3 seed in the West, and Jabari Smith Jr. says they are responding to the pressure.

Recommended Videos Jabari Smith Jr. was the Rockets’ leading scorer, finishing with 20 points on 5-of-10 shooting from deep. Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic, finishing with 25 points.

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 ...

Tari Eason is a free agent in 2026 for the Houston Rockets, but they shouldn't waste any time signing a contract extension.

In Houston’s last four games, which have featured extensive double-big lineups, Jabari Smith Jr. has taken on a new role at small forward.

HOUSTON — Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 97-84 on Monday night for their third consecutive victory.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. keeps a photo taped inside his locker that, upon close inspection, has clearly been doctored. A cutout of Smith’s head is pasted on top of another person ...

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr returns to the starting lineup against the Orlando Magic and scores 20 points. Smith tied a career-high with five ...

The Rockets would have $85 million to spread between VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason — not to mention any future lottery pick and back-end talent. Also, Houston would likely need to ...

Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, helping the Houston Rockets beat the Orlando Magic 97-84 for their third consecutive victory ...