jabari smith jr.

Heading into Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. caused a bit of a stir, just one day before the game. Smith was asked about both he and the Rockets' mentality, knowing their season could end on the road in the game. Houston was able to stave off getting swept in Game 4 and lives to fight another day. Every game for the rest of the way has to be treated like Game 7, from the Rockets' vantage point. And they've been forced to play without their best player in Kevin Durant for practically the