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Feb 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28)  in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets have depended on Kevin Durant for a significant portion of the season to deliver their offensive in the crucial parts of games. If Houston can get quality performances from the young players to support him, the team is more dangerous.

Trenton Whiting
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Feb 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28)  in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets have depended on Kevin Durant for a significant portion of the season to deliver their offensive in the crucial parts of games. If Houston can get quality performances from the young players to support him, the team is more dangerous.

Trenton Whiting
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