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Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Houston faces Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

21 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Dominates on both ends Sheppard finished Monday's 123-118 victory over Washington with 19 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and six steals over 42 minutes.

Impact Sheppard was a menace on the defensive end, while also contributing heavily on offense. He closed by recording his first double-double of the season, continuing what has been a strong run over the past week. In four appearances during that time, he has averaged 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 5.0 three-pointers and 3.8 combined steals and blocks, making him a first-round asset. The impending return of Jabari Smith could bring all of this to a grinding halt; however, managers would be wise to hold Sheppard, just in case he has, in fact, turned the corner.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (19 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Washington looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Washington Wizards play Houston

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (14 points) Highlights vs. Miami Heat

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Starting Saturday Sheppard is in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jabari Smith will be sidelined for Saturday's contest due to a right ankle sprain, which paves the way for Sheppard to make his eighth start of the season (and fourth since Feb. 2). Sheppard has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games and has averaged 16.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.4 minutes per game over his last eight outings (two starts).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Durant leads Houston against Miami after 40-point performance

Houston visits the Miami Heat after Kevin Durant scored 40 points in the Rockets' 113-108 victory against the Orlando Magic

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (20 points) Highlights vs. Orlando Magic

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

ROCKETS at MAGIC | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 26, 2026

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Kevin Durant scores season-high 40 as Rockets rally for 113-108 win over Magic

Kevin Durant scored 26 of his season-high 40 points in the second half and the Houston Rockets wiped out a 19-point Orlando lead in less than four minutes to beat the Magic 113-108

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Catches fire in third quarter Sheppard registered 20 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks over 31 minutes during the Rockets' 113-108 win over the Magic on...

Impact Sheppard was moved back to a bench role for Thursday's contest after starting in Tuesday's win over the Kings, when he led the Rockets with 28 points. His removal from the starting lineup didn't impact his play, and he played a key role in the Rockets' comeback victory, with 17 of his 20 points coming in the second half (including 11 points in the third frame to power Houston's 21-0 run). It was Sheppard's eighth 20-plus point game of the season -- two of which have come in as many games -- and he has connected on 49.2 percent of his three-point attempts over his last eight outings while averaging 16.9 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 3.8 threes, 1.4 steals and 0.9 blocks over 27.3 minutes over that span. Jabari Smith suffered a right ankle injury late in the fourth quarter, so Sheppard could take on an expanded role against the Heat on Saturday if the former is unable to play.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Thursday Sheppard is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Magic on Thursday,.

Impact Sheppard was moved into the Rockets' starting lineup for Wednesday's 128-97 win over the Kings, and he put together a strong stat line with 28 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and seven three-pointers over 32 minutes. However, the second-year pro will revert to a bench role for the second leg of Houston's back-to-back set due to the return of Amen Thompson, the latter of whom will join Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith in the starting five.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (28 points) Highlights vs. Sacramento Kings

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Goes for 28 points in start Sheppard generated 28 points (9-21 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 32 minutes of Wednesday's 128-97 win over the Kings.

Impact Sheppard filled in for Amen Thompson (quadriceps) as a starter Wednesday and had a strong day from beyond the three-point arc. He attempted a career-high 16 triples and knocked down 43.7 percent of those looks. His 28 points were tied for his second most in a game this season. Sheppard is averaging 12.9 points, 3.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 24.8 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sheppard makes 7 3s, Sengun has a triple-double as Rockets rout Kings 128-97

Reed Sheppard made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Sheppard will start Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Amen Thompson (quadriceps) is unavailable Wednesday night, opening up a spot for Sheppard in the starting lineup. In six starts this season, Sheppard is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 29.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Drains five threes against Jazz Sheppard posted 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes off the bench during Monday's 125-105 victory over Utah.

Impact It was another big night from downtown for the third overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Sheppard has sunk at least one three-pointer in all nine of Houston's games in February and drained four or more in three of the last five, averaging 12.7 points, 3.2 assists, 2.9 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.4 steals in 24.7 minutes a contest

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (15 points) Highlights vs. Utah Jazz

FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Smith scores 31 points and Thompson adds 20 as Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105

Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points and nine rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 20 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 125-105

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (10 points) Highlights vs. New York Knicks

FEBRUARY 22 • YOUTUBE

Reed Sheppard (13 points) Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets

FEBRUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Adds 13 points off bench Sheppard amassed 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 win over Charlotte.

Impact Sheppard was the only bench player to finish the night in double figures, though he struggled to find the bottom of the net from beyond the arc. He looked like he was turning the corner after going 9-for-16 from three in his last two games before the All-Star break, but he was unable to build off his recent success. Despite his shooting woes, Sheppard has seen a slight uptick in playing time lately, averaging 27.8 minutes per game over his last four outings after logging 24.5 minutes per matchup in his first 50 appearances of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101

Kevin Durant made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left for the last of his 35 points, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-101 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

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Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Washington takes on Houston, looks to break 4-game slide

Durant leads Houston against Miami after 40-point performance

Kevin Durant scores season-high 40 as Rockets rally for 113-108 win over Magic

Sheppard makes 7 3s, Sengun has a triple-double as Rockets rout Kings 128-97

Smith scores 31 points and Thompson adds 20 as Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105

Durant scores 35 points as Rockets hold on to beat Hornets 105-101