Jabari Smith Jr. Drops 30 Points as Rockets Dominate Thunder 119-98

Houston Rockets clicked at all ends of the floor and registered an impressive win over Oklahoma City Thunder in their game played on Saturday night at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets were efficient on the offensive end and sank some perimeter jump shots to record an impressive 21 point win against Oklahoma City Thunder. Jabari Smith Jr. was the leading scorer of the game with 30 points and nine rebounds for Houston Rockets.

Smith was in particular strong from the outside, hitting on six of 12 three pointers while going 10 for 18 from the field overall. Marcus Smart scored 24 points and seven three pointers for Houston, which used their ability to make outside shots to strain Oklahoma City's defense and open up the entire court.

Oklahoma City got 26 from Shai Gilgeous Alexander (10 for 20 shooting from the field). Kenrich Williams scored 11 points with seven rebounds. But, the Thunder had a difficult time keeping pace with the Rockets' offense, even after a 15 5 surge in the second quarter, as Houston responded with timely scoring and maintained control as the game progressed.

During the second half Houston put the game away with an 18 6 spurt that stretched from late in the third quarter into the fourth. Smith's 3 pointer 8:41 remaining boosted the Rockets ahead 103 81 before Smart knocked down a 3 to extend the margin. That 119 98 win highlighted Houston's offensive upside and showed how lethal the Rockets are when their perimeter shooters are in sync.