Availability
Reed Sheppard led the Rockets' bench with 20 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) and added three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in Houston's 113-108 win over Orlando.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard has now reached double figures in scoring in eight straight games and has recorded at least 20 points in back-to-back contests. He has hit 12-of-23 three-point attempts over his last two games and is now averaging 14.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 11 games this month.
Reed Sheppard filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Saturday, dishing out six assists, recording three steals, grabbing three rebounds, and scoring 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-2 FT) in a 112-106 win over the Thunder.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard continues a modest stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with six or more points in each of his last five games. The 21-year-old has made the most of his role in the Houston lineup to this point, averaging 12.5 points, 1.4 steals, and 3.0 assists per game to go along with a 20.7% usage rate so far this season.
Sheppard started Monday's game against the Pacers with Kevin Durant (ankle) out of the lineup, marking his first start since Dec. 1. He finished with 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting along with two rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer. All 11 of Sheppard's points came in the first half.
Fantasy Impact
Durant's absence is not expected to be lengthy. If he remains sidelined for Wednesday's matchup with the Celtics, Sheppard could draw another start.
Reed Sheppard scored 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3P) with four rebounds, four assists, and a steal in the Rockets’ 104-86 win over the Hawks on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard bounced back from a couple games below 10 points with a 13 point performance and he also had his best Reb+Ast total since December. He doesn’t have a high ceiling, but he’s a fairly consistent contributor and is worth a look in deeper formats.
Reed Sheppard scored 14 points (5-14 FG, 4-7 3PT, 0-1 FT) to go with four assists and two steals in Thursday's 128-122 OT loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard had another good performance on Thursday night, leading Houston's second unit with 14 points despite seeing just 23 minutes of action. He should continue to be a good but not great fantasy option for the foreseeable future.