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Reed Sheppard makes impressive NBA debut in Rockets’ win over Lakers

Reed Sheppard made his NBA debut Friday night at Summer League in Las Vegas, and it was impressive.

The former Kentucky Wildcats star finished with 23 points (9-of-17 shooting and 4-of-6 from 3-point range), five assists, four rebounds, three blocks and a steal as the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-80.

To make his debut even better, Sheppard did it at the expense of former Tennessee star Dalton Knecht, including this play in which the former Cat made the Vol look like a fool.

He has a bright future ahead of him. He has already placed himself in the running for the NBA Summer League MVP award, a title no former Wildcat has won since John Wall in 2010.

Sheppard and the Rockets will return to action Sunday against the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. ET. ESPN2 will provide television coverage.

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