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November 25, 2025
Makes defensive impact in win
Smith supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 114-92 win over the Suns.
Analysis
It's the first time this season that Smith has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same game. The fourth-year forward is in a groove from downtown as well, and over the last five games, Smith is averaging 16.8 points, 8.4 boards, 3.2 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.4 combined blocks and steals while shooting 44.4 percent (16-for-36) from three-point range.
November 22, 2025
Records double-double Friday
Smith ended with 21 points (7-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 37 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 112-109 loss to Denver.
Analysis
Smith recorded his second double-double in the past three games, continuing his strong start to the season. Despite battling knee pain, he has put together an impressive run of late, averaging 16.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.8 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes per game in his past six appearances.
November 22, 2025
Good to go Friday
Smith (knee) is active and part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Analysis
Smith has been battling right knee tendinopathy recently, but he'll play through the issue once more. Smith has scored 14 or more points in four of his last five appearances, and he's averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 32.4 minutes during that stretch.
November 20, 2025
Iffy for Friday
Smith (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis
Smith is back on the injury report due to right knee tendinopathy. The Rockets are likely to see how the big man is feeling closer to Friday's tipoff before clarifying his status. If Smith cannot give it a go, Josh Okogie would be in position to take on heavy playing time in the frontcourt.
November 19, 2025
Cleared to play Wednesday
Smith (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.
Analysis
Smith will shake off a questionable designation to avoid missing his second game of the season. The 2022 first-rounder is handling his usual role in the starting lineup. On the year, Smith has averaged 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.0 minutes per contest over 11 games.