The Rockets confirmed their potential against a fine Detroit team led by Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren and James Wiseman, with a Jabari Smith Jr. who again made an impression alongside his acolytes Tari Eason and Cam Withmore (26 and 21 points).
Author of a full game with 38 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists in 33 minutes, the Rockets sophomore gained confidence with a 3-point shot before going to get his points in the paint during he first quarter during which he scored 15 points but also delivered good assists (35-28). He then distinguished himself shortly before the break with a basket in transition, a big dunk with the foul as a bonus and a 3-pointer four seconds from rest to bring his people to +19 (62-43).
Jabari Smith ready to discover new look Rockets
It was then necessary to contain the opposing offensives on the return from the locker room, which the Whitmore-Eason pair perfectly knew how to do before counting on the relay of Jabari Smith Jr and his three baskets in a row including a 2 + 1 at the end of the period ( 92-76). The 13-0 past by Detroit in the fourth quarter, including a basket from Malcolm Cazalon (2 points, 4 assists in 14 minutes) and two big dunks from Jalen Duren, did not really revive the suspense. And after five points from Cam Withmore, it was Jabari Smith Jr who put an end to his demonstration of a new 2+1 to finish at 38 units, a new record for this Summer League, and the victory (113-101 ).
“I’m just here to be competitive, and make the most of my presence, not thinking I’m too good for that. I’m just here to try to improve, that’s what I’m trying to do.” did he declare during the match while Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks and the new coach, Ime Udoka, were present for the occasion. ” No one is too good to come here, rehearse, progress and prepare for the season. With the arrival of a new coach, there will be new attacking systems to learn, new teammates to discover. And then I take pleasure, I love to play.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D= defensive rebound; T = Total Bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
