Reed Sheppard of the Houston Rockets is out due to a right thumb avulsion fracture. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks. This injury prevents him from playing in upcoming games for the Rockets. In the current season, Sheppard has played 45 games. He averages 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. His shooting percentage is 33.2%, with a 3-point shooting percentage of 27.9%. In his last few games, Sheppard did not play in the March 8 game against the New Orleans Pelicans. In the previous game on March 6, he scored 2 points in 11 minutes. He also played on March 4, scoring 4 points in 14 minutes.
