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Reed Sheppard ERUPTS For 21 Points As Rockets STOMP Wizards | Houston’s Top Pick Finally ARRIVING?



Reed Sheppard ERUPTS For 21 Points As Rockets STOMP Wizards | Houston’s Top Pick Finally ARRIVING?

Reed Sheppard ERUPTS For 21 Points As Rockets STOMP Wizards | Houston’s Top Pick Finally ARRIVING?

Reed Sheppard erupts for 21 points on scorching 5-8 three-point shooting as the Houston Rockets dismantle the Washington Wizards 135-112. Is the Rockets top prospect finally finding his rhythm in Houston’s championship pursuit?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost and NBA Draft enthusiast Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) break down Sheppard’s breakout performance and the defensive improvements that have skeptics filling out apology forms. The discussion covers Tari Eason’s continued three-point excellence at 50% from deep, the team’s dramatically improved ball movement with only 10 turnovers, and six players reaching double figures. The hosts analyze the Rockets’ 7-3 record through ten games, addressing concerns about their 1-3 mark against quality opponents like Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and San Antonio Spurs. Key topics include whether Houston needs a veteran point guard at the deadline, Kevin Durant’s evolving playmaking role under Ime Udoka, and Cam Whitmore’s return to face his former team.

Discover whether the Rockets’ offensive firepower can translate against elite competition and if Reed Sheppard’s development timeline accelerates Houston’s championship window.

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39 Comments

  3. @alanrivas5576

    Reeds confidence is the KD effect. I'm 52, but if KD told me I was a stud, I would be letting them fly too. 😂KD is giving these young guys a lot of confidence.

  7. @kevintreadwell1899

    Feeling pretty good about the Whitmore trade now, I didn’t wanna lose that talent, but clearly we have enough to make up and more!

  10. @TandemKnights

    Four good Reed games in a row, where the haters? They are probably busy taking the shoe out of their mouths. The Fred injury will be a blessing in disguise, Udoka (as much as I love him) mismanaged Reed last year, he should have been getting G League play time. On a side note, it looks like KD really likes Reed, which is good. It was always a confidence thing with Reed.

  12. @-Yu_Tsugami

    Since Reed is SG on the second unit. please sign Yuki Kawamura for backup PG. hope someone on the rockets give him chance

  13. @MR.ROBOTVOLTRON

    Reed Shepherd is really growing right before our eyes. I see him as definitely a JJ Reddick type but with more defense and athleticism. To me thats a borderline allstar.

  14. @zachwilliams5038

    Tari shooting 54% from 3 this season. And they are NOT all corner theees either like J.T. was saying. All these boys taking massive leaps in their development.

  15. @Harlan-StClair

    5 home and 10 on the road before the xmas match up in LA, I think we'll have a good idea where we stand soon enough. Bench looked good.

  16. @shoulderbladez44

    My favorite part of the entire game was when Reed was getting pressed by bub carrington full court and Adams set a soul crushing screen between half court and 3pt and reed just absolutely no mercy fed bub to Steve-o. Then ofc reed made the pull up 3, and it should’ve been an and-1. Love to see reed and Adams playing off eachother like that, they have great chemistry already.

  17. @tmc83839

    Reed's shot looks like prime Klay Thompson. A thing of beauty. I was wary about him given we haven't seen that stroke come out, but now his confidence is booming. Great to see. He is a gem and such a great balance to Amen as our future guards.

  18. @davidstockman7405

    Still wondering if they are going to try and sign Tari Eason for next year hopefully that bridge isn’t burned but he did throw a little temper tantrum against OKC which lost the game in overtime but still think he’s going to be a good player for the Rockets for years to come if they can sign him.

  21. @aytugfaydac330

    Question about Reed is do we need a sniper shooter? Or a solid defensive player who can handle the ball? After KD era we need a sniper for sure tho. We have time to decide

  24. @nicholaslu4069

    Yall remember that phantom foul on Capela the other day, when he chased down a guy but never touched him, and then the guy just fell awkwardly? Capela was given a flagrant 1, and Ime challenged the call. After review, they still assessed it as a flagrant foul. How tf do they still get it wrong? Capela never touched the guy. Jesus the refs are terrible. I can't even remember which game it was.

  25. @KutluMizrak

    Reed needs to be scoring 40 a night to justify the immense weakness in defense he causes, because right now he is looking like the weak link everyone will hammer come playoffs.

    Alternatively he could improve his defense as well, but thats not likely to happen without a full off season focus.

  26. @bretttmekeipeterson1895

    Forget CP3, its an unrealistic hope. Rockets need to sign Ben Simmons and keep leaning into their ELITE size, defense, cutting and rebounding advantages while also fixing the glaring turnover issues.

    Reed deserves all the love because he has been a flamethrower the last 4-5 games. But Tari needs more than just love – he needs to start! If Tari continues on this heater, he is going to force Rockets to start him over Jabari. Tari is the better 2 way player and his 3P is not only leading the team by huge margin but all the naysayers guaranteeing his production regresses to the mean are happily eating crow (talking to you Land). Bari has also improved but its his inconsistent 3P shooting is frustrating AF.

    Tate should be like Uncle Jeff, break glass in case of emergency. Give his minutes to Tari, Aaron, Clint or even JD.

  28. @BossNerd

    I still need to see them play some stiffer competition but what is there not to like about this team? They are just going to get better as the season progresses and its really looking scary for the rest of the league. At 25 games in, if they are still shooting like this, its for real. I already think Sengun's shot is real, I would love to see some team really disrespect his shooting and he just goes off for 20 attempts beyond the arc and torches them for like 50 points.

  29. @Jfsgknd

    Some of you keep talking about needing to do this in front of better competition. We’ve been playing the best competition. Check our schedule and check the Thunder. How bout you shut up and root for the team.

  31. @Beenfranklin24

    For the first 10 games its not a bad sample. The main issues are fixable. For a new team getting used to each other. The spurs game also bothers me but i think once you spend more time together as the season continues the team will be able to limit those prime time moment mistakes. Get into their sets easier and get a flow and play off each other a bit more.

  32. @Ar2money

    I think he should come off the bench cause a strong bench Is important with him n Eason that’s defense n offense

  33. @Fetemart

    I've been a supporter of Reed all along, but let's temper our enthusiasm. I know Reed can prove the naysayers wrong, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Keep producing and then anyone calling him a bust won't have any leg to stand on.

  34. @Ar2money

    They putting too much stock in the we gotta see this against good teams they took okc to double overtime Detroit barely beat us n it just being the second game n the refs cheated us against the spurs

  35. @ckm6057

    It's the Wizards, the Buck's back court is subpar. Reed played well, I give him credit. Defensively though I need to see it against OKC, SA, GS, Denver, even Minny. Offensively I'm not concerned about Reed but defensively I need to see more .

  36. @tigga2300

    You're jumping the gun with Reed Sheppard a little there, Madison. Reed will learn how to run the offense, but not this year. Give him about two more years. This is his real rookie season, and he now has the chance to truly develop.

  38. @sunraysix

    rockets need to beat some contenders. im tired of getting hyped over smacking lottery teams and play in teams then losing to good teams

  39. @user-kx1lz8xz1m

    Cam's head is on sideways. Bro is still basically a millionaire though. Hope he figures out how to be a solid professional.

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