Josh Smith (coach's decision) has gone unused in each of the Rockets' last five games.

Smith (coach's decision) has gone unused in each of the Rockets' last five games.

Analysis:

Both Smith and Terrence Jones seem to have fallen out of favor with interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who has inserted Michael Beasley and Montrezl Harrell into the rotation of late to the detriment of Smith and Jones. Over 50 games this season split between the Clippers and Rockets, Smith is averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds across 15.9 minutes while shooting 35.3 percent from the field, a woeful mark for any player, much less a 6-foot-8 forward. The 30-year-old may be running out of opportunities to stick around in the league while his shooting remains a major issue.