Reed Sheppard emerged as Houston's breakout star in his second season, combining Kentucky pedigree with lethal shooting range. With the Rockets trailing San Antonio 98-96 late in the fourth quarter, the young guard created separation with a quick crossover. Sheppard rose up from 26 feet and buried a pullup three-pointer to give Houston a 99-98 advantage with 4:45 remaining. The sharpshooter led Houston's comeback with 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-10 from deep, in the Rockets' 111-106 home victory on January 20, 2026. · Jan 21, 2026