Jabari Smith Jr.

When you're tasked with anchoring the defense against a Jaylen Brown dunk attempt, you'd better bring your A-game. Facing the Celtics at TD Garden on November 1, 2025, the Rockets forward patrols the paint like a sentinel, rejecting shot attempts with authority. Smith Jr.'s defensive presence helps fuel Houston's dominant performance as they cruise to a statement 128-101 road victory. The versatile forward finished with an impressive 4 blocks alongside 12 points and 6 rebounds, proving he can impact winning on both ends of the floor.