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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by KUNTEPER_S, Apr 30, 2026.

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If Houston ties it 3-3 and KD says ‘I want to play,’ should he?

Poll closed May 3, 2026.
  1. Yes

    48.8%
  2. No

    51.2%
  1. KUNTEPER_S

    KUNTEPER_S Member

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    Do you roll the dice or keep him out?”
     
  2. KUNTEPER_S

    KUNTEPER_S Member

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    Too afraid to cast a vote since your pick won’t stay hidden?
     
  3. KUNTEPER_S

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    You clearly play him, he's the only one with experience
     
  5. waytookrzy079

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    Same core played a game 7 last year too - Alpi, Amen, Jabari. Reed was keeping the bench warm.

    I have mixed feelings on playing KD.

    Rockets should be 3-1 without KD this series. Offense seems to get too ISO heavy with KD to a point where he gets trapped which leads to a TO.

    If he comes back and they continue to play through Alpi and KD stays off the ball - then by all means. But if you're gonna get stagnant, ISO heavy KD, then no.
     
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  6. cml750

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    I say no but I do not really care. They will lose if he plays and that may be the best chance to get rid of Udoka. I think KD is gone in the offseason regardless. Let him embarrass himself causing a loss on his way out.
     
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  7. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Well we don't want him to get injured before the trade. :D
     
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    He is incapable of playing that way and Ime, who can't spell offense, is no help making him not do it. If he plays he will ISO us into a loss with several turnovers because he can't protect the ball under pressure.
     
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  9. KUNTEPER_S

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    If the Rockets succeed at this, I don't want KD to be a part of it.
     
  10. DrNuegebauer

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    This question is so dumb... can we just win game 6 first please?
     
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  11. semicolonsupremacy

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    I think we'll win Game 6 with the momentum we've built but they will absolutely lock in for Game 7 to avoid becoming the first team to blow a 3–0 lead. Every player will push themselves to the limit and theyll get some favorable whistle along the way. Then we'd need Durant to step up and help others. That said i think we should keep playing through Sengun like we did in the last game. Get him the ball and make yourself available so he can find you.
     
  12. Rokman

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    Play him as your 6th man. Lakers bench wouldn't know what hit 'em!
     
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  13. groovemachine

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    I’d tell him he had to come off the bench. He would be a lethal 6th man
     
  14. Hemingway

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    I voted on him coming off the bench, but it won’t matter. If we go to a game 7, the NBA will not even try and hide their rigging.
     
  15. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    Also, OP, here in the land of the NBA we call them games, not matches. :)
     
  16. AkeemTheDreem86

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    I hope you die.
     

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