Rockets' Jabari Smith returns after missing 22 games with a broken left hand

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Houston.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)


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HOUSTON — Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. returned against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Smith came off the bench and had 15 points and nine rebounds in Houston's 121-115 win Friday night. Smith broke a metacarpal in his hand during the team's shootaround on Jan. 3. Fred VanVleet missed his eighth straight game with a right ankle strain. Rudy Gobert missed his second straight game with lower back spasms for Minnesota, but Mike Conley had 5 points in his return after missing four games with a sprained right index finger.

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