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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. PeterKingX

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    Sengun and Jabari playing hot trash without Jalen Green.
     
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    The Bricklayer is making an appearance
     
    #1642 amaru, Apr 18, 2026
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    We can't score because Ime can't coach offence. Defence is fine but we can't score.
     
    #1643 kingkingston, Apr 18, 2026
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    Sengun/Reed/Holiday/Tate:

    70 minutes

    26 points on 35 shots

    6 turnovers to 3 steals

    Combined -20
     
    #1644 MadMax, Apr 18, 2026
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    Man I try to believe but I really don’t believe we can win this.
     
    #1645 ashleyem, Apr 18, 2026
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    Losing a playoff game against a team led by Luke Kennard.

    This can't be life
     
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    Every time you see refs not willing to listen to players and coaches objections means the league has already determined who they want to win
     
    #1647 Stephen_A, Apr 18, 2026
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    The team isnt bad the coaching is. Coaching impact so much including preparation, practice and sets. Look at the Lakers they are so much better coached even if the team is garbage.
     
    #1648 roslolian, Apr 18, 2026
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    Hail Caesar!
     
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    Have we got a run in us? A run good enough to overcome the one way whistles?

    Yeah nah not us
     
    #1650 WestendMassive, Apr 18, 2026
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    #1651 Tfor3, Apr 18, 2026
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    I need to see dfs check in right here
     
    #1652 StephenAdams, Apr 18, 2026
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    Refs are jobbing us….but still…this is embarrassing….old ass LeBron and scrubs are beating us….
     
    #1653 MLittle577, Apr 18, 2026
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    y’all not gonna sit here and blame coaching for “franchise player” Sengun bricking shots right at the rim while being guarded by nobodies…
     
    #1654 Reeko, Apr 18, 2026
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    I know I'm being hyperbolic, but this is looking like a disaster in progress...
     
    #1655 jelanit, Apr 18, 2026
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    Dude you should get off the ⛽️. You are just an Amen hater.
     
    #1656 illwil29, Apr 18, 2026
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    People keep talking about defense, but the Lakers are only on pace to score 100 points.

    Problem is we arent even on pace to break 90.

    In 2026, you should be able to win 90% or more of your games holding opponents to a 100pt pace.
     
    #1657 xtruroyaltyx, Apr 18, 2026
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    Luka is booking his trip back to Europe. He’s like ****, yall don’t need me.
     
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    The Lakers are packing the paint because we can’t shoot.
     
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