November 15th - In the NBA Cup group stage, the Rockets defeated the Trail Blazers 140-116. After the game, Kevin Durant praised his teammate Sheppard. In the fourth quarter, Sheppard scored 7 consecutive points and stole the ball from Avdija, prompting Durant to pat him on the head in encouragement. Durant said, "I love it, I love it so much. He builds confidence every day, and he plays great games for us. We need the spark he brings, we need his energy." In this game, Sheppard scored 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals on 5-of-12 shooting. Related news: Sheppard scores 7 consecutive points and steals the ball from Avdija; Durant pats him on the head in encouragement.
