Jabari Smith Jr. posted a strong performance in the Rockets’ Game 1 loss against the Lakers, tallying 16 points and 12 rebounds for his first playoff double-double. Despite a dip in his three-point shooting to 3-of-9 from his regular-season average of 36.3%, Smith’s performance stood out in the absence of Kevin Durant, who missed the game with a knee contusion. With Durant’s potential return for Game 2, Smith may find more efficiency and continue his impactful play.