The Rockets, Jabari Smith and Minnesota Timberwolves

Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jabari Smith returns, Anthony Edwards questionable
The Houston Rockets (34-21) begin their post-All Star break schedule with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) on Friday at Toyota Center. The Rockets lost seven of their last 10 games leading into the break,
Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
On Friday night, the Houston Rockets will re-start their 2024-25 season post-All Star break. The team skidded into All-Star weekend, losing seven in 10 tries, falling a few spots in the West standings in the process.
Houston Rockets Make Announcement on Jabari Smith’s Injury Status
The Houston Rockets are set to get a major boost to their lineup, as forward Jabari Smith Jr. is officially cleared to return after missing 22 games with a
Jabari Smith Jr. returns after missing 22 games. What that means for Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. will make his return on Friday at Toyota Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which gives the slumping Rockets a boost and also presents a starting lineup quandary.
Former Auburn standout returning for Rockets after 22-game absence
After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said Ime Udoka, the NBA team’s coach, on Thursday. Smith hasn’t played since Jan.
Rockets expect Jabari Smith Jr to play on Friday
Jabari Smith Jr has missed 22 games after suffering a fracture to the fourth metacarpal on his left hand, but he returned to practice on Thursday and the expectation is that he’ll play Friday when the Rockets host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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