Reed Sheppard Excels as Starter (20.3 PPG), Set to Return to Bench Soon

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard has capitalized on his starting role, filling in for the injured Jabari Smith Jr. In the team's March 2 win over the Wizards, he posted 19 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks, and 4 three-pointers. Over the past week, Sheppard has averaged 20.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.3 blocks, and 5.0 three-pointers. However, he is expected to return to the bench once Smith Jr. recovers, potentially as early as Thursday.