Multiple passes + fatal mistakes! Sheppard made 3 of 11 shots and failed to become a surprise player. The media was dissatisfied with DNP Holiday.

On October 22, in the NBA opening game, the Rockets lost 124-125 to the Thunder. This game was Durant’s Rockets debut, but his performance was not good, and his performance was even worse. Shepard was undoubtedly the substitute. Uduka reused him after Amen went off with leg cramps, but he used his poor offensive and defensive status to hit Uduka head-on. In the second overtime, he made 0+1 mistakes in 2, and made 1 of two key free throws in the first overtime.

Shepard was criticized for various reasons before the regular season, but his defensive weakness was exposed in just two minutes of his appearance in the first quarter. First, he was turned around by Dort, and then passed by SGA with a dribble from behind. He turned around and got another foul. The Thunder would hit anyone who caught him. Fortunately, Shepard hit an open three-pointer. Shepard lost the ball to Shen Jing who was guarding him in 2 seconds.

In the second quarter, Shepard hit another three-pointer that hit the board. He made 1 of 3 three-pointers in the single quarter and 2 of 4 three-pointers in the half. He scored 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 block. Although he was passed by one step many times, Xiao Xie's three-pointer was enough to change the situation of the game.

NBA reporter Kenny Smith: This is Sheppard's way of giving back to the Rockets. He must hit open shots. The stronger he is on the offensive end, the more he can contribute on the defensive end. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to survive under the Rockets' tactical system.

Shepard was really unstoppable in 1V1. Carson took another step past him for an easy layup, and SGA also caught him. Within 30 seconds after he came up, the Thunder hit him twice for Uduka timeout. Shepard was constantly losing points on the court and the Thunder was reduced to 1 point. Shepard hit Shepard, and Shepard was passed by Wiggins. As a result, Wiggins dunked Capela. Sheppard made 2 of 6 three-pointers in the third quarter and scored 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

In the final quarter, Sheppard went 0-for-2 and sent out 3 assists. He was replaced at the decisive moment. In the overtime, he came up again due to Amen cramps, but was singled out by SGA and failed to hit all two crucial free throws.

In the second overtime, it was particularly embarrassing that Shepard failed to hit a layup. If it weren't for Amen's cramp, he would have had no chance. Shepard made another key low-level passing error. In 28 minutes of the game, Sheppard made 3 of 11 shots, 2 of 7 three-pointers, 9 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block and 2 turnovers, with a shooting percentage of 27.3%.

Knicks media: Sheppard can't even pass the ball.

Xiu Media: I have to say that I was surprised that Holiday was directly DNPed by Udoka. Even if Shepard's performance was good and bad, Udoka did not replace him. This shows that Shepard has gained the team's trust.