Jabari Smith Jr. Shines with 22 Points in Defeat to LA
Bruno Mulé, Rockets correspondent, reported on March 17 at 9:20am EDT. He noted Jabari Smith Jr. led Houston in scoring Monday in a loss to the Lakers.
Box score highlights
- 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting.
- 2-of-2 from the free throw line.
- Eight rebounds and one block.
- Two made three-pointers.
- Only starter to avoid committing multiple turnovers.
Turnovers and team context
Turnovers were clearly an issue for the Rockets in the game. Smith stood out by keeping the ball clean while scoring efficiently.
Fantasy impact
Not a flashy stat line, but leading the team in scoring matters for fantasy managers. The mix of points and clean play makes Smith noteworthy after the defeat to LA.
Additional notes
Report filed as part of Filmogaz.com coverage. Category: Game Recaps.
