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Reed Sheppard (13 points) Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets

15 HOURS AGO • 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.

15 HOURS AGO • 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

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Chips in full stat line Sheppard ended Wednesday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers with 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (knee) sidelined, Sheppard is locking down a big role in the backcourt during the first part of the season. The second-year guard has averaged 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.7 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, but he's shooting only 36.5 percent from downtown during this stretch.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (17 points) Highlights vs. LA Clippers

FEBRUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Leonard's three-point play in final seconds lifts Clippers to a 105-102 win over Rockets

Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and his three-point play with two seconds remaining lifted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-102 victory over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Logs 30 minutes Tuesday Sheppard logged 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 102-95 win over the Clippers.

Impact Sheppard logged at least 30 minutes for the second straight game, with head coach Ime Udoka opting to run with an eight-man rotation. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, managers are right to be skeptical when it comes to Sheppard's playing time. He is worth adding if he was dropped in your league, although do so with caution, given what we have seen in Houston this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (16 points) Highlights vs. LA Clippers

FEBRUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Durant's 26 points lead Rockets over Clippers 102-95

Kevin Durant scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun added 22 to help the Houston Rockets to a 102-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Won't start Tuesday Sheppard won't start Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Sheppard got the starting nod in Saturday's win over the Thunder due to Amen Thompson being under the weather, though the former will slide back to the second unit Tuesday. Over his last five outings off the bench, Sheppard has averaged 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 assists across 22.0 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (16 points) Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

FEBRUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Starting vs. OKC Sheppard will start against the Thunder on Saturday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Amen Thompson is available to play off the bench but is battling an illness, so Sheppard will step into the starting five for the second time this month. As a starter this season (five games), the second-year guard has averaged 13.4 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 28.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick White's 28 points power Celtics to 114-93 win over Rockets

Derrick White made six 3-pointers and scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used a big third quarter to build the lead and cruise to a 114-93 win over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Slides back to bench Sheppard isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Boston, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Sheppard made a spot start Monday due to the absence of Kevin Durant, but now that Durant is healthy, Sheppard will return to a reserve role. Since the start of January, Sheppard is averaging 11.3 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 22.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Only 25 minutes despite start Sheppard chipped in 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes during Monday's 118-114 win over the Pacers.

Impact Sheppard chipped in across the board, reminding everyone what he can do when meaningful playing time comes his way. Although he was elevated into the starting lineup, Sheppard was limited to just 25 minutes, a concern for fantasy managers. Given this was basically a best-case scenario, there is cause for concern when Kevin Durant (ankle) returns from injury.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (11 points) Highlights vs. Indiana Pacers

FEBRUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Durant misses Rockets game vs. Pacers after hurting ankle by stepping on fan's foot

All-Star forward Kevin Durant is not playing for the Houston Rockets on Monday night after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot during a recent game

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Set to start sans Durant Sheppard will be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pacers, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Kevin Durant is tending to an ankle issue Monday, so the Rockets are turning to Sheppard to fill the void in the first unit. It's set to be the fifth start of the campaign for Sheppard, who has averaged 14.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game as a starter this year.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Klay Thompson shuts down Reed Sheppard comparisons to Stephen Curry: "I don't think anyone should be in the same sentence as Steph" Thompson believes Reed Sheppard comparison with Stephen Curry is an overreach.

FEBRUARY 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Limited in win Saturday Sheppard notched six points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals in 17 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Sheppard logged just 17 minutes, continuing what has been a frustrating past month. In 17 appearances during that time, he has averaged just 22.7 minutes per game, providing 11.3 points, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers. While the talent is undeniable, the fact that Ime Udoka refuses to play him starter-level minutes can't be ignored. As of right now, managers should view him as nothing more than a streaming option in standard leagues.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reed Sheppard (13 points) Highlights vs. Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Durant scores 31 points as Rockets dominate second half and roll past short-handed Hawks 104-86

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 to end the Hawks’ four-game winning streak

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Three-point streak ends Sheppard finished with four points (2-11 FG, 0-7 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 15 minutes during Monday's 108-99 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Sheppard's performance against Memphis was an aberration compared to the rest of his season so far. His four points set a new season-low mark in scoring, while 15 minutes of action also matched a season-low total. Most notably, Sheppard's streak of at least one made three-pointer in 39 consecutive games ended after he missed all seven of his attempts Monday.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces San Antonio, seeks 5th straight home win

Houston enters a matchup against San Antonio after winning four straight home games

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Drops 18 points Friday Sheppard ended Friday's 111-104 win over the Pistons with 18 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one assist and one steal in 25 minutes.

Impact Sheppard scored double digits for the fifth straight game, continuing to flirt with standard league value. While Houston continues to deal with its fair share of injuries, Sheppard has been unable to step into a starter-level role. In eight appearances over the past two weeks, he has averaged 12.4 points, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers in just 21.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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