Reed Sheppard stats against Charlotte Hornets on Dec. 23. [photo: Imagn]
Reed Sheppard and the Houston Rockets continued a three-game road swing with a game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. The rookie sat out the entire first quarter before starting in the second period. He immediately grabbed a rebound before swatting Miles Bridges' layup.
Sheppard made his first basket, a 27-footer off a nifty pass from Jabari Smith Jr. The No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA draft continued to impact the game with his playmaking and defense. Rockets coach Ime Udoka took him out with 5:06 remaining in the first half for Jalen Green. The Houston Rockets held a 62-31 halftime lead.
Reed Sheppard did not see action in the third quarter but played extended minutes in the final frame. With the Houston Rockets cruising to a comfortable win, Ime Udoka gave the rookie extra exposure.
