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Jabari Smith Jr. vs Matas Buzelis: head-to-head statistical comparison

Jabari Smith Jr.
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Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets · Forward
13.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.5 AST
Matas Buzelis
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Matas Buzelis
Chicago Bulls · Forward
12.4 PPG · 4.6 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–0
categories
Smith leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 0.
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Attribute profile

SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Smith 3Buzelis 4

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Buzelis wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.

Jabari Smith Jr. vs Matas Buzelis stats

13.7
Points / game (career)
12.4
7.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.6
1.5
Assists / game (career)
1.5

Career scoring arc points per game · by season

Smith peak 15.8Buzelis peak 16.3

Awards & honors edge: Buzelis

1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)11th Draft pick (2024)

Who is better: Smith or Buzelis?

Smith leads in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game); the other one is tied, so Buzelis wins none.

62Smith · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Buzelis · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor33%
Matas Buzelis
$25
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+16% ▲
Legacy floor20%
Card verdictMatas Buzelis is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $12). Matas Buzelis carries more projected upside (+16% vs. -8% over five years).

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Jabari Smith Jr. vs Matas Buzelis: FAQ

Who is better, Jabari Smith Jr. or Matas Buzelis?

Smith leads in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game); the other one is tied, so Buzelis wins none.

Who has more points / game, Jabari Smith Jr. or Matas Buzelis?

Jabari Smith Jr.: 13.7 to Matas Buzelis's 12.4 (Points / game (career)).

Who has more rebounds / game, Jabari Smith Jr. or Matas Buzelis?

Jabari Smith Jr.: 7.3 to Matas Buzelis's 4.6 (Rebounds / game (career)).

What awards have Jabari Smith Jr. and Matas Buzelis won?

Jabari Smith Jr.: 1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023), 1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022). Matas Buzelis: 1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025), 11th Draft pick (2024).

How does Balladex decide who wins?

Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 2–0 with 1 tied. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.