Jalen Smith opens season with three straight 14-plus outings

Averaging 8.0 boards on 51.6% shooting

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jalen Smith's first 3 games of the season: 15 PTS | 5-10 FG | 8 REB | 1 BLK 14 PTS | 6-10 FG | 13 REB | 3 STL 14 PTS | Via @chicagobulls on X

What happened: Smith posted 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting with eight rebounds and one block in the opener. He followed with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting with 13 rebounds and three steals, then added 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting with three rebounds and two 3-pointers.

Why it matters: Three straight double-figure scoring games establish a productive start to 2026-27. The 13-rebound, three-steal middle game paired interior activity with perimeter defense. Efficiency inside the arc across all three outings points to a sustainable early offensive role.

By the numbers: 14.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG across 3 games; 16-of-31 FG (51.6%); highs of 15 points and 13 rebounds; 2 3PM in third game; totals of 3 steals and 1 block.

What to watch: Next games will show whether rebounding volume and 3-point range hold together over a larger sample.

Sources

@chicagobulls 2026-10-26T15:46:06.554981+00:00

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