Jabari Smith Jr. Out Indefinitely for Rockets with Fractured Hand
Jabari Smith Jr., a power forward for the Houston Rockets, has suffered a left metacarpal fracture. This injury will keep him off the court for an estimated four to eight weeks. The news of his hand injury was confirmed recently, and it marks a significant setback for the player and the team.
What It Means
This injury is a tough break for Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets. Smith Jr. has been averaging 11.9 points per game this season, showing his importance to the team’s offense. He also contributes 6.5 rebounds per game, proving his value on both ends of the court.
With Smith Jr. out, the Rockets will need to rely on other players to fill in at power forward. Jeff Green and Jae’Sean Tate are likely candidates to see more minutes in his absence. Both have lower averages in points per game compared to Smith Jr., which might impact the team’s performance moving forward.
