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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 4/18/2026 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 1)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 14, 2026.

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  1. tehG l i d e

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    I don't think we're winning this one. Kennard and the Lakers are hitting their jumpers and our offense is a struggle without KD. Sengun is not outmatching the Lakers bigs which is theoretically where the biggest matchup advantage is.
     
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    Ume Udoka unfortunately happened.
     
    #662 Downtown Sniper, Apr 18, 2026
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    Luke Kennard had a great first qtr. If Stone had added another guard before the trade deadline it would've been a big help.
     
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    Taking the local commentators away for the playoffs is a real nice move for the fans. We love NBA basketball even more when we get irritated because the national commentators can't hide their biases
     
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    We are getting roasted on the pnr. 8 assists for LBJ is ridiculous.
     
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    Ain’t no way the Lakers can keep scoring like that first quarter. The Rockets just have to keep grinding.
     
    #666 Joe Willie, Apr 18, 2026
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    **** Stone.
     
    #667 PeterKingX, Apr 18, 2026
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    Losing this would still be embarrassing.
     
    #668 ksny15, Apr 18, 2026
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    Lakers shooting 80%. Is this real life?
     
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    That was ugly as hell but i’ll take only being down 4..
     
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    How does LBJ kick father times ass like this? It’s not physically possible.
     
    #671 fattz, Apr 18, 2026
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    Gonna be a blowout loss by 3rd quarter
     
    #672 mvpcrossxover, Apr 18, 2026
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    unbelievable how they comment on everything.

    had a sequence:

    one says:
    lakers can’t miss!

    Response:
    I love that
     
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    These commentators are brutal. Might have to mute
     
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    This can only get worse when Bronny checks in.
     
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    the coach doesn't value guards, he rotates them like toys

    The guards playing over a defensive forward would be dfificult to force ime to do
     
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    Even with Luka and Reaves out, it feels like Lakers still have better players. Stone is so ****ing clueless.
     
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    Stem cell injections
     
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    Only down 4 is not bad
     
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