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Reed Sheppard scored 19 points (7-18 FG, 4-12 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in the Rockets 132-101 win over the Grizzlies.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard played 26 minutes as a starter to end the regular season. He will remain one of the top shooters for Houston heading into the playoffs.
Sheppard attempted 14 of his 15 shots from three-point range Wednesday and connected on nine of them — one make shy of double digits — finishing with 27 points (9-of-15 FGs), six assists, four rebounds, and two steals in the win over the Bucks.
Fantasy Impact
It was his second straight 20-point game, and back-to-back performances like this heading into the final stretch give fantasy managers plenty of reason to keep him in their lineups.
Reed Sheppard stuffed the stat sheet for the Rockets Friday night, dishing out five assists, recording four steals, grabbing five rebounds, blocking one shot, and chipping in 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3PT) in a 119-109 win over the Grizzlies.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with one or more steals, two or more rebounds, three or more assists, and 10 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to offer head coach Ime Udoka one of many impactful options in the Houston lineup, averaging 13.5 points, 1.5 steals, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game go along with a usage rate of 21.1% so far this season.
Reed Sheppard scored 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-10 3PT, 2-2 FT) with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in Wednesday's 110-108 overtime loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard has now shot below 30% from the field in two straight games, but made up for it Wednesday by recording eight rebounds and two steals. He’ll look to regain his shooting touch in Friday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Reed Sheppard recorded a double-double for the Rockets Saturday night, dishing out 14 assists and scoring 23 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3PT, 2-2 FT) while also grabbing two rebounds and recording four steals in a 123-122 win over the Heat.
Fantasy Impact
Sheppard continues a steady stretch on the offensive end of the floor, finishing with three or more assists and 11 or more points in each of his last five games. The 21-year-old continues to flash difference-making ability in the Houston lineup despite an inconsistent role for fantasy managers, averaging 13.5 points, 1.5 steals, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game to go along with a 21.0% usage rate so far this season.