Lakers-Rockets Showdown Reveals Houston’s Hidden Struggles—Can They Bounce Back?
Durant’s late scratch from Ime Udoka’s starting lineup forced his hand to start third-year guard Reed Sheppard, but the young sharpshooter struggled overall, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-21 shooting from the floor and 4-of-13 from deep, and it was his turnover that led to James’ heroic 3.
The 21-year-old had a few bright moments attacking closeouts and a rare drive-and-finish with contact, but he fell victim to the Lakers’ pressure more often than not, finishing with five turnovers. Sheppard’s ability to space the floor and operate as a primary and secondary ball-handler has been vital in Houston’s offensively challenged season, but his shortcomings — namely, defensively — have been utterly exposed over the course of the series.
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