Hmmm?
Well, there’s explained well, tortured explanation (done on purpose), poorly explained, for just a few examples. Then there’s not at all explained, which is how I understand the shadow docket. The latter is what I’m talking about. The meaning of the ruling is crucial to the ruling. No meaning, no ruling, no precedent.
As was explained in the OP, the shadow docket is generally for emergencies and speed. This does not relieve the court of its duty to explain how the law or principle they’re using to justify their ruling can be elaborated upon at a later, hopefully early date.
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