25 down seemed insurmountable against even an injury-depleted Philadelphia squad, but Jabari Smith Jr. refused to let Houston's season-best seven-game streak slip away. Fresh off a month-long absence with a fractured left hand, the lanky forward stepped into rhythm from deep, connecting on his fifth three-pointer of the night with 3:31 remaining in the first quarter of overtime. Jae'Sean Tate found him perfectly above the arc, and Smith's stroke remained as pure as ever despite missing 22 games. The Toyota Center roared as the dagger helped secure what became the largest comeback in franchise history, tying the 1996-97 squad's legendary 25-point rally. Smith's night concluded with 30 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. · Mar 18, 2025