Josh Smith did not play in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against Phoenix due to a cramp in his calf, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Smith did not play in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against Phoenix due to a cramp in his calf, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Smith exited the game late in the third quarter with cramping in his calf, and with the Rockets firmly in control by that point in the game, coach J.B Bickerstaff opted to rest the veteran forward rather than rush him back into a game that had all but been decided. His situation will be one to monitor throughout the weekend, but the Rockets don't play again until Tuesday, giving Smith plenty of time to recover. Smith finished the game with three points on 1-of-7 seven shooting to go with three rebounds and two turnovers across 23 minutes.