12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks! Xiao Jia can become DPOY, Shen Jing raised the goal after the game

The Rockets defeated the Celtics 128-101 in an away game and won three consecutive games, returning to the top seven in the Western Conference. Although the latter is a back-to-back, Tatum has not returned. But there are still Jaylen Brown and White White, and there is a large group of them even in terms of combat power. But the Rockets really overwhelmed the Celtics on both offense and defense, from size, rebounds, offensive tactics to the defensive end. The Rockets crushed the Greens in all directions. The most important thing was that the Greens' magic ball play was restricted by the Rockets. They couldn't find any open space for three-pointers, and the Rockets saved them all.

After Okogie entered the starting lineup, the Rockets no longer missed anyone on the outside. Okogie and Amen double locked, and then Smith's sweeping ability was too strong. Not only did he send a key shot to boost momentum today, he was also able to score in one go with the ball. Then outside Smith has the speed to switch defenses and assist defenses. He can defend small guards from the outside and protect the frame inside. A bit like the Rockets version of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Although he doesn't have the abnormal dynamic talent of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Smith is also a potential beauty.

In 2022, Smith was once the favorite to be the No. 1 pick, with Chet as the No. 2 pick and Benqueiro as the No. 3 pick. Later, the Magic selected Banqueiro with the No. 1 pick, the Thunder continued to choose Cutter, and the Rockets also decisively took Smith. There was no need to hesitate. If you were Stone and didn't open your eyes, you wouldn't get Jiwei. No general manager would take Jaywee at the No. 3 pick, so some fans are only thinking about it as an afterthought. Smith was the youngest space big man at the time and was known as a ready player.

He is in the fourth grade this year, but he is only 22 years old. This is why he was once the top pick. Smith cannot develop the ability to hold the ball, so he cannot become a superstar, but his future upper limit will be Klay Thompson at the 4th position, focusing on defense and three-pointers, just like the Timberwolves' Reed. Today, Smith played 26 minutes against the Celtics. He made 5 of 10 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, and 1 of 1 free throws. He scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, and 4 blocks. Although the statistics are not good, in effect he is a true god. He actively defended on the outside and made big blocks inside. He drove the Rockets' momentum.

Durant said after the game that every big shot Smith made was on the highlight reel, and Durant really treated Smith as his apprentice. Shen Jing said that Smith can compete for the [DPOY] award this season and he has the ability to become the league's best defensive player. Smith has the speed and shooting ability of a big man that is rare in this era. In fact, in college, Smith's selling points were defense and three-pointers. In fact, he should practice less singles with the ball, after all, he really doesn't have the talent.

But if Smith can practice three-pointers and defense to the extreme, he will also be able to get a maximum salary in the future. Wasn't this what Thompson relied on back then? Smith also has the ability to be very accurate in times of adversity and is very strong in high-end games. In the past few regular seasons, Smith has made several buzzer-beating shots. Smith is also better than Ethan in this year's playoffs against the Warriors. Ethan looks better than Smith in the regular season, but Smith is better able to withstand high-pressure defense like the Warriors. Moreover, after Jaylen Green left, the Rockets' offensive efficiency ranked first in the league. The team averaged more points per game, and Smith's personal data also increased.

This season, Smith averaged 15 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 34 minutes per game. He shot 37% from three-point range and averaged 2.2 hits per game. Smith's score has hovered around 12 points in the past three years, and his points have increased at the beginning of this year. The Rockets not only rank first in offense, but their average net efficiency per game (points difference per 100 possessions) has also reached +12.5, ranking second in the league. The first is the Spurs (+13.3). Rockets fans have always been envious of the Spurs, but the Rockets are not bad either, and their talent is off the charts. When Shepard and Amen develop again, and Smith continues to strengthen offense and defense, the Rockets can make the league lose suspense.