Reed Sheppard Ignites Rockets' Epic Comeback vs Spurs

Reed Sheppard erupted late, pouring in 12 of his 21 points in the fourth as the Houston Rockets erased a 16-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-106. Kevin Durant (18 points, seven assists) and Alperen Şengün (20, 13, 9) helped fuel the rally. The win moved Houston to 26-15 and the No. 4 seed in the West while San Antonio sits 30-14; the teams have split the first two of four meetings. Houston travels to Philadelphia next; the Spurs face Utah. Merlin senses a shift when role players start to glow. Sheppard’s clutch shooting gives the Rockets a new wrinkle and eases the load on Durant and Şengün. Victor Wembanyama’s quieter night shows the Spurs can be contained, but their record still speaks. If Sheppard keeps this up, Houston’s depth could swing tight playoff series, though consistency will be the true test.