Streaking Reed Sheppard leads Rockets into matchup with Heat

The Houston Rockets were on the verge of completing a stunning rally from a 19-point deficit against the Orlando Magic on Thursday but needed one final push to get over the hump.

Up stepped reserve guard Reed Sheppard, who followed his 28-point performance against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday with 20 points against the Magic, including a pair of late 3-pointers that sealed the Rockets' 113-108 road win.

Houston, which will continue its three-game road trip Saturday against the Miami Heat...