Jabari Smith Jr. is set to make his return for the Houston Rockets against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games due to a broken left hand. Coach Ime Udoka announced that Smith would come off the bench to gradually reintegrate him into the game, particularly with a busy schedule ahead. Before his injury, Smith was a consistent starter, averaging 11.9 points and 6.5 rebounds. The Rockets managed a 12-10 record in his absence, thanks in part to Amen Thompson’s impressive defensive performance during this stretch.
"Easing him back into it a little bit, not really conditioning wise, but we will see how he looks in this game and then everything is kind of open moving forward."
"It was just a little bit of everything."
"Smith started every game this season before the injury, averaging 11.9 points and 6.5 rebounds."
"The Rockets went 12-10 with Smith out."
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