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December 21, 2025
Erupts for 28 points in win
Sheppard ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists, two blocks and three steals in 30 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 115-101 victory over the Nuggets.
Analysis
The second-year guard helped break the game open by scoring 11 points in the final 1:15 of the third quarter. The 28 points on the afternoon marked Sheppard's best offensive showing of the season from the second unit, topped only by a 31-point performance in a start against the Warriors on Nov. 26, and his six made three-pointers tied his career high. Sheppard has scored in double digits and drained multiple three-pointers in six straight games, averaging 14.2 points, 4.2 assists, 3.3 boards, 3.0 threes and 1.3 steals in 26.0 minutes during that stretch.
December 16, 2025
Mixed bag in defeat
Sheppard finished with 14 points (5-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis
Sheppard's output Monday was perhaps a step in the right direction, considering his production had been on the decline of late, but the shooting inefficiency does leave a lot to be desired. With Tari Eason (oblique) nearing a return, Sheppard will likely need to heat up to maintain significant minutes. Over his last seven outings, the second-year guard has averaged 9.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 25.9 minutes per game.
