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Rockets' Jabari Smith Out 4-8 Weeks with Hand Injury

1/6/2025

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Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets faces a tough road ahead, sidelined for 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured left hand suffered in practice. This injury is a blow to the team, as Smith contributes an average of 11.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Teammates Amen Thompson and Tari Eason will need to rise to the occasion in his absence.

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Story summary

Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets faces a tough road ahead, sidelined for 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured left hand suffered in practice. This injury is a blow to the team, as Smith contributes an average of 11.9 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Teammates Amen Thompson and Tari Eason will need to rise to the occasion in his absence.