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Kevin Durant’s words helped spark Reed Sheppard’s breakout with the Rockets. 31-point performance shows MIP potential and growing confidence.
With multiple rotation players sidelined and Reed Sheppard on fire of late, the second-year Rockets guard made his first start of the 2025-26 season.
The Golden State Warriors found yet another way to lose a basketball game on Wednesday night, when they dropped their final Emirates Cup game of the year to the Houston Rockets 104-100. And while the game was more competitive,
Kevin Durant will miss at least two games, giving Reed Sheppard a chance to shine and see if he can handle an expanded role with the Rockets.
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Warriors can't hold to early lead on way to 104-100 loss to Rockets
Six members of the Warriors tallied double-figures in scoring but it wasn't enough against the Rockets on Wednesday night down the stretch.
Reed Sheppard exploded for 31 points, which was enough to help the Houston Rockets weather a second-half push from the Golden State Warriors and claw out a win.