Reed Sheppard started against the Hawks on Saturday and contributed 19 points (7-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and five three-pointers.
Fred VanVleet (knee) was sidelined for the second leg of Houston’s back-to-back, which allowed Sheppard to get the start. He took full advantage of the opportunity and made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, including some hustle plays that didn’t show up in the box score. He played well, and it resulted in an excellent night in fantasy hoops. Houston’s next back-to-back is next week, so Sheppard should get another start then.
