Smith scores 31 points and Thompson adds 20 as Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105

Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points and nine rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 20 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-105 on Monday night. Smith hit his first five shots and matched a car

24 Feb, 05:11 — 24 Feb, 05:22

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This game is significant for the Houston Rockets as their victory propelled them back to the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings. Maintaining a high seed is crucial for securing home-court advantage and a favorable matchup in the upcoming NBA playoffs, making individual player performances like Jabari Smith Jr.'s particularly impactful for their postseason aspirations.

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Jabari Smith Jr.Rockets player, top scorer ThompsonRockets player, key scorer Houston RocketsWinning NBA team Utah JazzLosing NBA team Western ConferenceNBA division

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First report: AP · 24 Feb, 05:11|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 11m|Window: 11m

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