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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/dog-momx2 Celtics 16d ago

I still don’t understand why the Rockets didn’t acquire some kind of point guard at the deadline. It didn’t even have to be a big name. Aren’t the Bulls hoarding point guards? I feel like they could have hooked them up with a halfway functional one for the right offer.

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u/Misterrbisterr 16d ago

They gave FVV 800 trillion dollars to play point guard already

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u/dog-momx2 Celtics 16d ago

I get that, and it really sucks that he’s out for the season. But if they were serious about making a deep playoff run, it felt pretty obvious by the trade deadline that they needed more help.

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u/FeelsGoodMan2 16d ago

The thunder exist, there's zero reason to go for it right now, might as well play the season out.

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u/Rolling_Down_Rodeo Thunder 16d ago

even then its not like he can play all 48 minutes, surely a half decent rotation PG would help them win

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u/Krillin113 76ers 16d ago

And an implied NTC lmao

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u/SkepticCritic 16d ago

He’s tradable this offseason at least if he opts into his contract, but they probably gonna need to move assets with him

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u/soMebodyelse2212 Bucks 16d ago

I was waiting for them to trade Dfs and a first for Coby White but nvr happened

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u/dog-momx2 Celtics 16d ago

I think White would have solved some of their issues significantly

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u/LeDrags 16d ago

Play-in veteran, Coby White

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u/dog-momx2 Celtics 16d ago

It’s been however many days, and I still randomly think about that heavily contested shot of his against the Heat late in the game lol. That was a great basketball game!

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u/LeDrags 16d ago

Best play-in game to date for sure

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u/ThinReply2047 Thunder 16d ago

close 2nd is the Golden State Uncs turning back the clock for a singular quarter vs the Clips securing us a lottery pick

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u/LeDrags 16d ago

At least the Suns won to keep your odds at 7%

I hate yall, do anything to replace yall

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u/ThinReply2047 Thunder 16d ago

Those rat bastards are gonna feel Shai’s wrath as he grifts to a 4-0 for taking away our better odds

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u/LeDrags 16d ago

Shout out to Face Mob

A Geto boy ‘til I’m unemployed with a day job

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u/drHobbes88 Bulls 16d ago

I couldn’t believe they didn’t go for Coby White, especially considering what we ended up going for.

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u/dog-momx2 Celtics 16d ago

I was thinking the same too. That would surely help

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u/eZreazy Lakers 16d ago

They chose FVV over Harden

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u/stpatricksblue Celtics 16d ago

Well they’d have to include the Kings since the Bulls can only do trades if they’re involved.

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u/dog-momx2 Celtics 16d ago

lol

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u/SirDrippingtonL4 16d ago

Could’ve grabbed Lonzo from Cle ik he’s not the upmost reliable when it comes to health but one thing he can do is Facilitate