Jabari Smith Jr.

Okogie is back in the starting lineup for the first time in three games. He replaces Reed Sheppard, who can still provide solid fantasy value in a reserve role. Also, the Rockets will have Steven Adams to provide rebounds off the bench.

Smith Jr. finished Wednesday as one of the Rockets' leading scorers despite not shooting a great percentage. He did have success from the three-point line, but wasn't able to land much production elsewhere. Yet, even with an unspectacular Wednesday performance, the fourth-year forward is putting together his highest-scoring and most efficient three-point shooting season of his career. He'll have a chance to log better numbers against the Jazz on Sunday.

Due to knee issues, Smith and Adams were initially questionable for Friday's game. They're both available and will start as part of a massive Rockets lineup. This is the second consecutive game that head coach Ime Udoka has gone with this lineup, first doing so in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.

Smith was initially questionable for Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers, but he started and played 31 minutes. If he can play against the Nuggets, the Rockets forward will be in line for a similar workload. If Smith can't play, Reed Sheppard becomes a player of greater importance despite not playing the same position.

Smith is good to go after being considered questionable on Houston's initial injury report. He will shift up a position for Wednesday's matchup, with Josh Okogie moving to the bench in favor of Steven Adams.