On January 11, Beijing time, the NBA regular season was in full swing. In a game between teams in the middle of the East and West, the Rockets take on the Bulls on the road. After fierce competition, the Rockets lost 119-124 to the Bulls in overtime, and it was a pity to lose!
In this game, Jabari Smith Jr. of the Rockets became one of the focus players of the whole court. He played 47 minutes, shooting 7-of-14 from the field and 4-of-9 from three-point range, showing good shooting ability. Although the Rockets failed to win the game in the end, Jabari Smith Jr. had a remarkable performance. He had a big double-double of 18 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in the game, which is enough to prove that he has excellent performances on both the offensive and defensive ends.
In the previous games, Jabari Smith's form and feel have not been ideal. However, in this game, he finally found his touch and showed excellent scoring ability and rebounding control. It's just a pity that the Rockets lost on the road, wasting Smith's double-double night.
Still, Jabari Smith Jr.'s performance in the final moments of the match was impressive. He had a chance to pull off a three-point shot, but unfortunately missed the shot. This shows that the 20-year-old still needs to improve on the handling of key balls.
It is worth noting that coach Udoka left the chance of the killer ball to newcomer Smith in this game. This fully shows Udoka's trust in Smith, and also proves that Udoka's employment is not suspicious. Despite Smith's lackluster performances in previous games, Udoka didn't look the other way for him. This open-minded attitude is very beneficial for the development of young players and the overall development of the team.
Overall, while the Rockets lost in this game, Jabari Smith Jr.'s performance was eye-catching. His outstanding performance has given people a glimpse of his potential in the future and injected new hope into the future of the Rockets. And Coach Udoka's employment strategy and trust also make people look forward to the future of the Rockets.
Through this game, we can also see the process of young players growing and improving in the NBA. Jabari Smith Jr. still has a long way to go and he needs to improve his technical and mental qualities even further. But this performance is undoubtedly a big milestone in his development.
In the next games, the Rockets and Bulls will meet again. At that time, we will once again witness Jabari Smith Jr. and other players in action. I believe that after the Rockets lost this aggrieved game, when they play the Bulls at home, they will definitely not let the victory slip away easily.