Rockets Might Have Their Series-Swinger in Reed Sheppard
Reed Sheppard's scorching shooting and playmaking are quietly warping defenses. He's proving to be the Rockets' unexpected X-factor, ready to tilt the series.
Reed Sheppard might end up being the guy that flips this series. He’s not the biggest name, and he’s not the one the Lakers are building everything around. But he’s proven he can quietly shift the entire game when he gets going, because this isn’t just about the shooting anymore.
Over his last 10 games , Sheppard has been on quite the heater, knocking down 3. 4 threes per game at a 46-percent clip, and shooting 40-percent or better in seven of those. That includes the 27-point night against Milwaukee where he buried nine threes at 64-percent , completely warping the floor.
It’s not just catch-and-shoot from the arc for Reed these days. He’s starting to pick his spots inside too- getting to the rim, finishing clean, and taking better shots overall. The control has been just as important.
Sheppard is averaging 3. 2 assists to just 0. 7 turnovers over that stretch, which is exactly what you want from a young guard stepping into real minutes.