Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard has stepped into a larger role since Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL, and he’s responded with the best stretch of play of his young career.
As noted by Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle, Sheppard has delivered his three strongest performances of the fall over the past week, averaging 17.7 points in 26.7 minutes while shooting an impressive .645 from the field, .619 from three, and .855 at the line.
On Wednesday, the player posted a season-high 21 points in a win over the Wizards, earning praise from teammate Kevin Durant.
“That’s the Reed we like to see,” Durant said. “I think these last three games, he’s just playing freely and not thinking too much, playing under control and knocking down shots.
“It’s a make-or-miss league, so if you continue to work on your game and become efficient, then the rest of the game is pretty easy for you.”
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