Rockets’ Reed Sheppard ruled out for Spurs game
Reed Sheppard will not play in the Houston Rockets’ Friday matchup against the San Antonio Spurs after sustaining a left knee bone bruise in the season‑opening win over Dallas.
Key points
- Reed Sheppard is inactive for the Friday game vs. the Spurs due to a left knee bone bruise.
- Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic are expected to receive more minutes.
- Steven Adams is listed as questionable with right calf tightness and soreness.
- The Rockets are aiming for consecutive wins to start the season.
- Kevin Durant led the season‑opening game with 30 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka stated that Reed Sheppard is unlikely to play in Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Sheppard sustained a left knee bone bruise during Wednesday's season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Following official confirmation that he would be inactive, the Rockets adjusted their lineup for the matchup in Austin.
With Sheppard unavailable, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic are expected to see increased playing time. The injury occurred during the Rockets' win over Dallas, a game in which Kevin Durant led the team with 30 points, six rebounds, and three assists. The Rockets entered the Friday contest attempting to secure back-to-back wins to start their season.
Steven Adams was also listed as questionable for the game due to right calf tightness and soreness. The San Antonio Spurs hosted the Houston Rockets in a Texas rivalry matchup. Kevin Durant had previously recorded 20 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in a prior victory against the Spurs, though the specific statistics for the Friday game were not detailed in the available information regarding Sheppard's status.
Your questions, answered
Why is Reed Sheppard not playing against the Spurs?
He sustained a left knee bone bruise during the season‑opening win over Dallas and has been ruled inactive.
Who will play more minutes for the Rockets?
Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic are expected to see increased playing time.
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