HOME > Basketball

Rockets point guard problem takes a turn for the better! Shepard s comprehensive performance defied outside doubts

7:21pm, 18 October 2025【Basketball】

The Rockets beat the Hawks 133-115 in an away game. Sheppard played 29 minutes, making 12 of 22 shots and 5 of 13 from outside. He scored a team-high 29 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. It can be said that he surprised everyone. I thought he would change, but unexpectedly, a preseason game broke the doubts of the outside world.

This game can be said to have demonstrated his technical characteristics.

With the help of mid-range shots after pick-and-rolls and confrontational turn-over mid-range shots,

three-pointers have always been his selling point. In the preseason, The three-point shooting rate is 40.7%

He is not fast, but his soft throws and breakthrough layups allow him to score

Today he also did a great job in connecting the team and organizing the offense

After seeing the misalignment of the big defense and the small one, he found the opportunity at the far end

After breaking through, he fed the inside

The most surprising thing is his four steals. His lack of defensive ability has been criticized, but the defensive value shown in this game will surprise everyone. He has 4 steals and 3 blocks. His height and speed are not outstanding, but as a small defender, his defensive awareness and court feel are still online. Several supplementary steals prevent him from being regarded as a defensive weak link on the court.

After VanVleet was injured, the Rockets' lineup was in urgent need of a point guard to lead these forward players. Many people had imagined that Sheppard could become this role, but unfortunately his performance in his rookie season disappointed many people. Maybe this preseason game will change many people's minds. Maybe in the subsequent regular season, he will become a secret weapon or step out from the bench and become the Rockets' leading guard.

Mini-game recommendations:Mega Ramps stunt cars 3d