Jabari Smith Jr’s aggression can’t wax and wane with each passing game

Space City Scoop's Swoosh Shrestha argues that Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. must maintain his scoring aggression following a passive performance. In Houston's recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Smith attempted only four shots, which Shrestha contends hurt the Rockets' offensive rhythm and contributed to their second defeat of the season.

Through the opening eight games, Smith averaged career highs of 18.4 points and 12.8 field goal attempts per game. Shrestha writes that the 23-year-old needs to consistently attack mismatches alongside Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun to relieve offensive pressure ahead of the postseason.