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Rockets outlast Pelicans 107-105 to move into 3rd place in West

Kevin Durant hit a go-ahead 18-footer with 7.6 seconds left and the Houston Rockets outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105 on Friday night to move into third place in the crowd...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Poor shooting continues Sheppard finished Wednesday's 129-93 loss to the Nuggets with nine points (4-12 FG, 1-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes.

Impact Sheppard shot no better than 40 percent from the field for the sixth time in his past seven games, logging fewer than 28 minutes for the second straight game. It continues what has been an inconsistent season, with Sheppard's playing time fluctuating on a nightly basis. While he does remain a solid standard league asset, managers would love for him to be a regular 30-minute per-night player.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces conference rival New Orleans

Houston hosts New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Durant and the Rockets take on Barnes and the Raptors

The Houston Rockets host the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (17 points) Highlights vs. San Antonio Spurs

MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

Headed to bench Sheppard will come off the bench for Sunday's game in San Antonio, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Jabari Smith (ankle) is back and starting, so Sheppard will shift back to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Reed owns averages of 13.0 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 triples and 1.3 steals per contest.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in starting role Friday Sheppard notched 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 106-99 victory over Portland.

Impact With Jabari Smith (ankle) sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back, Sheppard moved back into the starting lineup and continued his recent tear. While his efficiency from the floor was modest, he provided elite defensive stats and solid playmaking as a starter. The second-year guard has been playing at an incredibly high level lately, averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.8 triples over his last six outings. While his role often fluctuates based on Smith's availability, Sheppard has logged 35-plus minutes in each of his last four games and appears to have turned a corner in his development.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs play the Rockets on 3-game win streak

San Antonio hosts Houston aiming to prolong its three-game win streak

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (17 points) Highlights vs. Portland Trail Blazers

MARCH 7 • YOUTUBE

Starting sans Smith Sheppard will start Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact With Jabari Smith (ankle) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Sheppard will enter the starting five. As a starter this season (nine games), the second-year guard has averaged 16.0 points, 4.9 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 combined steals-plus-blocks in 31.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

EXTENDED: WARRIORS at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 5, 2026

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

Reed Sheppard (30 points) Highlights vs. Golden State Warriors

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

WARRIORS at ROCKETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 5, 2026

MARCH 6 • YOUTUBE

Strong shooting night off bench Sheppard posted 30 points (12-19 FG, 6-12 3Pt), six assists and three rebounds over 37 minutes during the Rockets' 115-113 overtime loss to the Warriors on Thursday.

Impact Sheppard led the Rockets off the bench with a game-high 30 points -- 19 of which came in the second half and overtime -- and it was his highest scoring output since Nov. 26 against Golden State (31 points). The second-year pro came off the bench Thursday after starting in three of the Rockets' last four games, but he should continue to serve in a prominent role in the rotation given his strong play as of late. Sheppard has averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 threes, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks over 35.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Warriors edge Rockets 115-113 in overtime thriller

Brandon Podziemski had 26 points, De’Anthony Melton added 23 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday night

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Thursday Sheppard is not in the Rockets' starting lineup against the Warriors on Thursday, Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Sheppard has started in each of the Rockets' last two games and is coming off a dominant double-double performance against the Wizards on Monday, when he also logged six steals. He'll revert to a bench role for Thursday's contest due to the return of Jabari Smith (ankle).

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Podziemski, Warriors to visit Durant, Rockets

Houston faces Golden State in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 4 • 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.

MARCH 3 • 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

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (19 points) Highlights vs. Washington Wizards

MARCH 3 • 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

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (14 points) Highlights vs. Miami Heat

FEBRUARY 28 • 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).

FEBRUARY 28 • 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

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Reed Sheppard (20 points) Highlights vs. Orlando Magic

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

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Rockets outlast Pelicans 107-105 to move into 3rd place in West

Houston faces conference rival New Orleans

Durant and the Rockets take on Barnes and the Raptors

Spurs play the Rockets on 3-game win streak

Short-handed Warriors edge Rockets 115-113 in overtime thriller

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