BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Portland Trail Blazers interim Tiago Splitter as the franchise's new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Splitter succeeds Billy Donovan as the Bulls' coach after stepping into the head job and excelling in Portland last season.
Is Reed Sheppard an early MIP candidate?
Sheppard's stats this year, compared to his rookie season, are up across the board:
14.3 PTS (+9.9)
3.3 AST (+1.9)
2.8 REB (+1.3)
1.6 STL (+0.9)
48.8% FG (+13.7%)
45.5% FG (+11.7%)
A memorable night for @reed_sheppard!
🚀 31 PTS (career high)
🚀 9 REB (career high)
🚀 5 AST
🚀 4 3PM
🚀 2 BLK
🚀 HOU W
He becomes the second youngest player in Rockets history to record 30+ pts, 8+ reb and 5+ ast in a game, trailing only Alperen Sengun!