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Reed Sheppard

HOU Guard #15

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Reed Sheppard accounted for 23 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, 14 assists, four steals and five three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Heat.

Sheppard hit double digits in assists for the second time in his career on Saturday, with the 14 assists representing a new high. Add in the efficient scoring and the steals, and this was another excellent night for Sheppard in his new role. Moving into the starting lineup raised his ceiling, and Sheppard has shown in both games that he was ready for the opportunity.
Amen Thompson

HOU Guard-Forward #1

Amen Thompson finished Saturday’s win over the Heat with 24 points (10-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 18 rebounds, four assists, one block and one three-pointer.

Thompson has reached double figures in 12 consecutive games, and he’s recorded a double-double in four of the last five. He capped Saturday’s victory with a game-winning tip-in as time expired, the first time the Rockets have won consecutive games in over three weeks. Thompson’s overall stat line is what fantasy managers hoped to get from him consistently, and he has been a third-round player since the All-Star break.
Kevin Durant

HOU Forward #7

Kevin Durant accumulated 27 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers in Saturday’s win over the Heat.

Durant made some history late in Saturday’s victory, hitting a corner three to pass Michael Jordan and move into fifth on the NBA’s career points list. The Rockets’ forward shot 5-of-9 from beyond the arc against the Heat, and he’s scored at least 25 points in consecutive games for the first time since February 28-March 2. The Rockets play four games in Week 22, starting with the Bulls on Monday.
Jae'Sean Tate

HOU Forward #8

Jae’Sean Tate (knee) is available for Saturday’s game against the Heat.

Tate is available to play in a game for the first time since February 21. While he’ll provide additional frontcourt depth off the bench, there’s no need to roster Tate in fantasy leagues.
Alperen Sengun

HOU Center #28

Alperen Şengün (back) is available for Saturday’s game against the Heat.

Initially questionable, Şengün is active for Saturday’s game. As a result, there isn’t much to gain from streaming Clint Capela or Dorian Finney-Smith since they’ll play limited minutes off the bench.
Alperen Sengun

HOU Center #28

Alperen Sengun (back) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Heat.

Sengun is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Heat with lower back tightness. If the 23-year-old center is ruled out, Clint Capela would likely start for the Rockets. Houston could also use Dorian Finney-Smith if they elect to go with a smaller lineup.
Jae'Sean Tate

HOU Forward #8

Jae’Sean Tate (knee) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Heat.

Tate hasn’t played in about a month due to an MCL sprain in his right knee. The 30-year-old small forward is likely to make his return Saturday given his probable listing. Tate should be on a minutes limit in his first game back, though he hasn’t provided much fantasy value anyway this season.
Reed Sheppard

HOU Guard #15

Reed Sheppard amassed 14 points (5-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Hawks.

The Rockets rolled out a new starting lineup on Friday, with Sheppard replacing Tari Eason, and both were productive in their new roles. The second-year guard shot 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and recorded a complete stat line, while Eason added 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Following the game, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said that he plans to stick with the new lineup for the next six to seven games, which is good news for those rostering Sheppard.
Jabari Smith

HOU Forward #10

Jabari Smith Jr. accounted for 23 points (7-of-14 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Hawks.

Smith has scored at least 18 points in each of his last three games, providing consistent offensive value for the Rockets. He finished Friday’s win one rebound shy of a double-double and has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Smith will look to end Week 21 on a high note when the Rockets host the Heat on Saturday.
Kevin Durant

HOU Forward #7

Kevin Durant finished Friday’s win over the Hawks with 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers.

Houston changed its starting lineup for Friday’s game, with Reed Sheppard replacing Tari Eason, and the result was a blowout win over the red-hot Hawks. Durant still had the ball in his hands plenty, as did Alperen Şengün (15/9/10/2), but the team had improved offensive spacing throughout the 117-95 victory. The Rockets still have one more game in Week 21, as they host the Heat on Saturday.