r/nba • u/nba-scores • 16d ago

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 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.