The tailwind performance was good, but can the Rockets maintain water quality when facing adversity?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics at home 128-101. After this game, the Rockets' record, which had won three consecutive victories, improved to 3 wins and 2 losses; while the Celtics' record, which ended their three consecutive victories, dropped to 3 wins and 4 losses.

In this game, the Rockets' backup point guard Reed Sheppard's touch has improved significantly. Shepard played 16 minutes and 46 seconds, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 4 of 5 from beyond the three-point line. He scored 12 points and 3 assists. He also had 2 fouls and a plus-minus of +19. Although Sheppard didn't take many shots on the offensive end, he also used his shooting ability. He also hit many three-pointers and scored some points. Not only that, Sheppard also showed certain passing and organizational skills. Sheppard's weaknesses on the defensive end were not exposed in this game. At least in this game, Sheppard completed his task well. He became a key figure in the second team to steal. He played a very good role on the offensive end. The overall situation of the team was also quite good when he was on the court. He also made his own contribution to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season last season, Shepard played a total of 52 times in 82 games, averaging 12.6 minutes per game. He averaged 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He also had 0.7 turnovers and 1 foul. He shot 35.1% from the field, 33.8% from the three-point range, and 81.3% from the free throw line. In the playoffs, Sheppard only got a total of 3 playing opportunities, averaging only 3.3 minutes per game, averaging 0 points, 0.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He also had 0.3 turnovers and 0.3 fouls. He shot 0% from the field and 0% from the three-point range. Since the start of this season, Shepard has averaged 21.4 minutes per game in the first 5 games, averaging 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1 steal, and 0.4 blocks per game. He also has 1.4 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. He has a shooting percentage of 39.1%, a three-point shooting rate of 44.4%, and a free throw shooting rate of 80%.

Sheppard's performance in these games is not without its highlights. With the substantial increase in playing time, his various statistics have also improved significantly, and he also has a certain accuracy in outside shooting. The only problem is that his performance on the court is too unstable, and he cannot maintain a high level in every game. This is also an important factor in his inability to obtain a higher tactical status. The Rockets won a big victory in this game, and the performance of the starting players was eye-catching. In this case, Shepard did not encounter much resistance on the offensive end. However, judging from the previous situation, once the game situation becomes passive, it is often difficult for Shepard to be effective. Sheppard's performance in this game is certainly worthy of recognition, but can he maintain this momentum?