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REED SHEPPARD showed everyone tonight why he was a top-three pick as he led the Houston Rockets to a 99-80 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Rockets led most of the way, with Sheppard scoring a team-high 23 and Cam Whitmore adding a double-double.

Houston Rockets press conference: Reed Sheppard was introduced in Houston. Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone joined Sheppard on the stage as he answered questions about his upbringing, how he is looking forward to playing with his new teammates, like Alperen Sengun, and much more.

The Houston Rockets select Reed Sheppard with the 3rd overall pick. The Rockets decided not to trade out of spot 3 and went with sharpshooting combo guard Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky. What does he bring to the Rockets?

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The Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard number three overall. Even after multiple reports that several teams were interested in the third pick the Rockets stayed at three and drafted the sharp shooting combo guard. What does Reed Sheppard brings to the Rockets?

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