GAME NIGHT: Rockets Reed Sheppard BREAKOUT Vs Hawks | Desmond Bane IMPACT On Magic Offense | Duke Zion BACK!?

Reed Sheppard STUNS in Rockets preseason. Has Houston found it's fifth starter?

Hosts Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) and David Ramil (@Locked On Heat) break down Sheppard's eye-popping 29-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks. The hosts analyze his potential fit replacing Fred VanVleet and debate his defensive capabilities. Desmond Bane's impact on the Orlando Magic's offense takes center stage, while Zion Williamson's Duke-like form has New Orleans Pelicans fans buzzing. Jaden Ivey's injury throws a wrench in the Detroit Pistons' plans, but could Jalen Duren step up as an All-Star candidate?

Don't miss crucial insights on AJ Green's contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and Paul George's health status. Will these moves reshape the NBA landscape?

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