Led by Reed Sheppard, the Rockets will resume their five-game schedule at the NBA’s 2025 summer league when they face Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
Reed Sheppard is rubbing at his left calf and being taken out of the game with under two minutes left. Seems like just a cramp. Being looked at by medical staff now.
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) July 12, 2025
The Houston Rockets will resume their schedule at the NBA’s 2025 summer league when they face off against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams will be playing their second game at the Thomas & Mack Center and Pavilion in Las Vegas. Led by 28 points (66.7% FG) and 11 rebounds from Ronald Holland II, the Pistons (1-0) routed the New York Knicks in Friday’s opener.
On that same night, the Rockets (0-1) dropped a close game to the Los Angeles Clippers. Second-year guard Reed Sheppard was the standout with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 4 assists, and 3 blocks while making 6-of-15 shots from 3-point range (40.0%). The 21-year-old Kentucky product was the game’s high scorer, and he combined for 7 steals and blocks, or “stocks.”
“That’s been a big thing that we’ve been working on this offseason, for sure… being more physical on the defensive end,” Sheppard said, via Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
For Sunday, here’s our look at broadcast details and potential lineups.
When and How to WatchDate: Sunday, July 13Time: 3:00 p.m. CDTTV Channel: ESPN2Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free) or via Watch ESPN, with active subscriptionProjected Starting Lineups
Both of these units are based on each team’s opening game at summer league.
Houston Rockets (0-1)
Guard: Reed SheppardGuard: Kevon HarrisForward: Nate WilliamsForward: Cameron MatthewsCenter: N’Faly Dante
Detroit Pistons (1-0)
Guard: Chaz LanierGuard: Ronald Holland IIForward: Daniss JenkinsForward: Bobi KlintmanCenter: Tolu SmithInjury/Status Reports
The NBA does not require official injury reports to be issued before summer league games. While teams will often disclose before tipoff if certain players are unavailable, neither the Rockets nor Pistons had done so for Saturday’s game at the time of publication.
Sheppard left Houston’s opening game in the final minutes with what appeared to be a left calf cramp, though he did return to the game in the closing seconds.
Rockets, Pistons Complete Rosters
2025 NBA summer league rosters for all teams
Summer League CoachesRockets: Garrett Jackson (normally an assistant to Ime Udoka)Pistons: Vitaly Potapenko (normally an assistant to J.B. Bickerstaff)Rockets’ 2025 Summer League ScheduleFriday, July 11: Clippers 95, Rockets 92Sunday, July 13: Detroit Pistons vs. Rockets, 3:00 p.m. Central tipoff, ESPN2Monday, July 14: Atlanta Hawks vs. Rockets, 3:30 p.m. Central tipoff, NBA TVThursday, July 17: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Rockets, 7:00 p.m. Central tipoff, NBA TV
A fifth game will be added between July 18 and July 20, with the opponent and game time to be finalized after the fourth game.