Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The Houston Rockets sat their starters in their final preseason game on 10/16/2025 against the Atlanta Hawks, but Reed Sheppard feasted in the first half, scoring 18 of his 29 points, as Houston finished the preseason 4-0. Sheppard also finished with 6 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. Dave Hardisty and Ben DuBose recap the game, talk about Tari Eason's extension negotiations and discuss the squad as the regular season opener is officially on deck.
Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Steven Adams, Clint Capela all sat out of the game to rest for the regular season, which opens on Tuesday in Oklahoma City against the Thunder.
The Houston Rockets sat their starters in their final preseason game on 10/16/2025 against the Atlanta Hawks, but Reed Sheppard feasted in the first half, scoring 18 of his 29 points, as Houston finished the preseason 4-0. Sheppard also finished with 6 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. Dave Hardisty and Ben DuBose recap the game, talk about Tari Eason's extension negotiations and discuss the squad as the regular season opener is officially on deck.
Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, Steven Adams, Clint Capela all sat out of the game to rest for the regular season, which opens on Tuesday in Oklahoma City against the Thunder.
