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ClutchFans Game Thread: Lakers @ Rockets 4/26/2026 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 4)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 25, 2026.

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  1. prs325

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    All I know is it’s good to beat both LA and New York on the same day
     
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    Tmac being the commentator for the Rockets first round is like Steve Francis walking into a club wearing a chain around his neck
    @Os Trigonum
     
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    Still a bit shaky but I’ll take it.
     
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    #1626 Houstunna, Apr 27, 2026
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    Sounds like you are caught up in the emotions my friend. Next game is not going to be pretty and you'll be hoping the whole group is gone during the summer lol.
     
    #1627 ElPigto, Apr 27, 2026
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    Good thing is if the Rockets win game 5 old ass Lebron won't be getting 2 days of rest any more. I don't know if just the one day of rest slowed him down but I'm sure it didn't help.
     
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    We need a transcript.
     
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    Hey, I'm sorry, I should have looked it up at the time. Thanks for the info. I guess I learned something new tonight.
     
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    We are 1-0 when Alpi gives morning motivational speeches. Going to have to request one for game 5. Currently 0-3 when he doesn't.

    @Os Trigonum
     
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    Rockets had desperation top of mind.
     
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    Wish the next game was Tuesday, but the next game is Wed 9pm. 3 days rest for 55 years old Durant and LeBron. They should be near 100% recovered by then.
     
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    I haven’t been for trading the young core after the first 3 losses so won’t change. They need another experienced offensive coach who Ime will defer offensive duties to because he’s clueless on that end.
     
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    Problem is that as long as Ime is around, he won't hire an offensive coach. This isn't like the Morey era where Morey made the coach agree to who coach's staff would be. Infact, Ime is probably playing GM rather than Stone.
     
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    "I never want to see Durant in a Rockets uniform again"

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    Avoiding the sweep looks good for the record books but this series is still so lame.

    No serious team is DOWN in this series in this situation, forget tied 2-2.

    Lakers injured, Durant played a game
     
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    I don't understand why Ime cannot draw an offense and fit KD with this core. Reed needs to play with KD in the starting line up in the next game.
     
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    It’s so great when the Turkish president lets his people know orban is still really the president @Salvy
     
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