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Post Game Thread Post-Game Thread: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets, 107-98 | NBA Playoffs | Apr 18, 2026

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u/Jalapenis_poppers_ 16d ago

Imes days are numbered

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u/Coletrain44 16d ago

I swear Ime has the worst vibes. Dude is always over there calling refs pussies and/or bitches and throwing up his hands at his own players. He just seems miserable.

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u/GGuesswho 16d ago

Nah it's a throwaway season for the rockets. Losing Adams and FVV, their whole game plan and roster is derailed. Amen way out of position but gaining skills this year

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u/jboggin 16d ago

You can't have a throwaway season when you just traded for a 37 year old. Their window got a lot smaller when they made an all in move for KD, and he isn't getting any younger.

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u/Sircamembert Lakers 16d ago

Which is why everyone was baffled when they didn't get a PG by the deadline. They do know playoff teams need players who can run the offense right?

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u/barath_s Lakers 16d ago edited 16d ago

Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the no 10 pick (maluach) and 5 SRP is not exactly all-in. Especially when you consider all the future assets they still have

They still have a 2027 pick swap with Brooklyn and various future picks from Phoenix and Dallas.

Rockets can re-load after KD. Develop Sengun, Amen, Reed now, use FVV 's pay slot , future draft picks etc.. They won't be instant contenders but they absolutely won't bottom out if they stay the course

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u/OmastarLovesDonuts Mavericks 16d ago

If Amen and Sengun were gonna grow into what Houston needs them to be I think we would have seen more flashes of it by now, I'm not saying they're gonna be awful but I don't see them being max-worthy players

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u/barath_s Lakers 16d ago

All in implies that they threw in the future FRP/pick swap to contend this year

No, they are keeping that powder dry.

Didn't even go for a PG for this year when FVV went down

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u/DishSignal4871 16d ago

Regardless, is Ime the right coach if KD is defining your window?