Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., front, drives toward the basket as Dallas Mavericks' Maxi Kleber defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. The Rockets won 110-99. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. dunks the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) tries to post up New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones, second from left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)