Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Dave Hardisty (founder of ClutchFans) and Ben DuBose (USA Today’s RocketsWire) host the ClutchFans Live Postgame Reaction Show following the Houston Rockets regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies on 4/12/2026.
With playoff positioning already locked in, Houston approached this finale with a different look. Several core pieces — including Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Alperen Şengün — were held out as the team prioritized health heading into the postseason. That opened the door for extended minutes and development opportunities for Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason, as Houston evaluated its depth in a low-stakes but still meaningful finale.
We break down everything that happened in Rockets vs. Grizzlies, including standout performances, rotation takeaways, and what this game revealed about Houston’s supporting cast heading into the playoffs.
We’ll also discuss the bigger picture as the Rockets finish the regular season as the 5-seed in the Western Conference. With first-round matchups still to be determined, Houston is closely watching the outcome of Denver vs. San Antonio — which will decide whether they face the Los Angeles Lakers or Denver Nuggets in Round 1.
Join us live for instant reaction, analysis, and playoff outlook as the Rockets turn the page to the postseason.
🔴 Topics include:
• Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies postgame reaction
• Resting starters and rotation decisions
• Reed Sheppard & Tari Eason extended minutes
• Rockets bench and depth analysis
• Kevin Durant’s impact heading into playoffs
• Western Conference playoff matchups
• Lakers vs Nuggets first-round scenarios
• Rockets playoff outlook and expectations
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Houston Rockets postgame shows, live reactions, and ClutchFans coverage all season long.
#HoustonRockets #ClutchFans #NBAPlayoffs #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #ReedSheppard #RocketsPostgame #NBALive
Dave Hardisty (founder of ClutchFans) and Ben DuBose (USA Today’s RocketsWire) host the ClutchFans Live Postgame Reaction Show following the Houston Rockets regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies on 4/12/2026.
With playoff positioning already locked in, Houston approached this finale with a different look. Several core pieces — including Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Alperen Şengün — were held out as the team prioritized health heading into the postseason. That opened the door for extended minutes and development opportunities for Reed Sheppard and Tari Eason, as Houston evaluated its depth in a low-stakes but still meaningful finale.
We break down everything that happened in Rockets vs. Grizzlies, including standout performances, rotation takeaways, and what this game revealed about Houston’s supporting cast heading into the playoffs.
We’ll also discuss the bigger picture as the Rockets finish the regular season as the 5-seed in the Western Conference. With first-round matchups still to be determined, Houston is closely watching the outcome of Denver vs. San Antonio — which will decide whether they face the Los Angeles Lakers or Denver Nuggets in Round 1.
Join us live for instant reaction, analysis, and playoff outlook as the Rockets turn the page to the postseason.
🔴 Topics include:
• Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies postgame reaction
• Resting starters and rotation decisions
• Reed Sheppard & Tari Eason extended minutes
• Rockets bench and depth analysis
• Kevin Durant’s impact heading into playoffs
• Western Conference playoff matchups
• Lakers vs Nuggets first-round scenarios
• Rockets playoff outlook and expectations
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Houston Rockets postgame shows, live reactions, and ClutchFans coverage all season long.
#HoustonRockets #ClutchFans #NBAPlayoffs #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #ReedSheppard #RocketsPostgame #NBALive
