Sheppard's Breakout: Rockets' Guard Shining

0:00On this March 4th, here's what's making headlines for the NBA. The Houston Rockets have gone 5 and 2 since the All-Star break, holding 3rd place in the Western Conference with a 38 and 22. Recording, 2nd year guard Reed Shepard has emerged as a standout, starting 3 of the last 4 games amid injuries to Jabari Smith, Jr. and A. M. N. Thompson. Shepard delivered big numbers recently, including 20 points with a game winning 3 against the Orlando Magic, 28 points and 7, 3's versus the Sacramento Kings, and a near triple double of 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists, plus 6 deals against the eye, Washington Wizards. Fans and observers online are pushing hard for Shepard to claim a permanent starting spot, citing his averages over those 4 games of 20 points, 3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.5 points, 2.5 deals, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 44 percent. From 3, his shooting stretches the floor better than Thompson at point guard, opening lanes

1:03for stars like Kevin Durant and Alperin Sengan and his passing. Runs effective pick and rolls, plus his defense has improved with top steals and blocks among starting guards. Coach Aime Udoka plans to revert to the original line of once healthy, likely bumping Tari Eason to the bench, but Shepard seems locked in for more, minutes and key fourth quarter rolls either way. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com