Led by Reed Sheppard's 28 points, the Houston Rockets lost their first NBA summer league game against the Los Angeles Clippers, 95-92, on Friday night at Cox Pavillion. Sheppard was the top scorer in the game while shooting 10-of-25 from the field (6-of-15 from deep) and added eight rebounds,

In Friday’s 2025 NBA summer-league opener, Reed Sheppard led the Rockets with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals during a close loss to the Clippers.

The Houston Rockets started their summer league play this week as they were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers 95-92. The game's score wasn't the biggest storyline, as second-year guard Reed Sheppard had a great scoring night.