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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Pringles09, Apr 4, 2026.

  1. Pringles09

    Pringles09 Member

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    Looking at the standings seems like one of these two will be the first round opponent

    lakers obviously coming with many health questions
     
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    This will be interesting. I think Mini was hoping to face the Lakers. Denver will probably move up to 3rd, Mini stays at 6 and Lakers / Rockets battle for 4th and 5th.
     
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    Imaging LeBron turning back the clock and eliminating us smh
     
  4. JumpMan

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    That would be Minnesota times 1,000,000.
     
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    I will burn all my Rockets gear if that happens.
     
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    Alternatively, LeBron at age 41 could the next one to break down. You never know!

    I'm assuming the worst and expecting we're going to get Denver at this point, because that's just our luck, y'know?
     
  7. clos4life

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    When both Luka and Reaves go down, I don't care if it's 5v8, like it always is against the Fakers, you take those odds.
     
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    There is no way lebron can beat a west team on his own. There done.
     
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    KD not letting that **** happen, we good.
     
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    I can see it already. We beat the lakers missing their 2 best players then stone and ime proceed call it a successful season after making it out the 1st round
     
  11. Amiga

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    Well, they lost their starting PG. We did too, plus our most impactful player :).
     
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    we need to drop to 10th and win the play-in so we can face the thunders. sign pat bevs to take care of shay and dork.
     
  13. Icehouse

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    But does Denver want to play us or Sota?
     
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    Nah, unless we have more crazy injuries,
    lakers without Luka and Reeves are not beating us. Honestly I think we take them even with Luka and Austin.
     
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    Rockets aren’t beating Denver.

    Rockets have a GOLDEN opportunity to actually win a playoff series against the Lakers without Doncic and Reeves. Talk about luck.
     
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    he did last time we played them. He literally sucked the blood from our youngsters and then flew around the court scoring at will.
     
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    Lakers will drop without Luka. Best case scenario is they fall to 6 and we pass Denver for 3.
     
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    They are thinking about round 2 where they probably would rather face the Spurs who they just beat than OKC
     
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    I didn't want the Lakers, but now with Doncic's injury that's looking the best bet. Let's hope!
     
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    I want the Nuggets
     

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