ClutchFans Game Thread: Lakers @ Rockets 4/24/2026 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 3)

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Game Time Decision.

 

If we manage to shoot better than 38% from 3, we’ll win. We lost game two because, except for Bari, everyone couldn’t hit a 3 to save their lives. We’re going to win tonight because we’re going to play like we’re capable of playing.

The LAKERS SUCK. Time for the Rockets to PROVE IT.

 

Who else is not excited or optimistic? Not even sure I will watch. In the first two games, the Lakers were moving at hyper speed, and the Rockets were in slow motion. AND, the Lakers can shoot and actually "make baskets." The Rockets, not so much.

 

We’re going to win despite Coach Udoka, not because of him.

 

"Increased " doesn't necessarily mean "start."

 

They’ll win because it’s just the nature of playoffs and also it benefits the Lakers to extend the series to give Luka a couple more days of potential recovery time.

But honestly, I’d rather the Lakers just put this team out of their misery
It’s not even enjoyable to watch them play the way they play and lose.
It’s ugly basketball , it’s not even entertaining

 

Hopefully the guys will finally stop playing scared when they're at home.

I refuse to believe that Amen will let himself get torched at home by the likes of Smart and Kennard. Same goes for Sengun...getting embarrassed by Ayton and Hayes is super bad.

Wake up or pack up.

 

They come at an odd time, and it's not like we're seeing them occur in a game.

 

I'm not excited nor optimistic. Although, wouldn't be shocked if we passed LA.

Just waiting for the inevitable to cancel my league pass and ensure it's not reactivated until I hear Ime is gone.

 

We're still in this series. We lost 2 games on the road to the Lakers, big deal. Win tonight and this starts to look like a series.

The line is Rockets -8.5, opened at -9.5. I can see it dropping a point bc of Durant and/or Reeves but that still seems high to me. We'll play like we have to win and we'll win tonight.

 

How stupid do you have to be to support a grifting scamming pedo in 2026 lol

What kind of bus did you take to school growing up, pal?

 

Ironic. Same deal with Espada.

 

Should we be concerned that these refs are assholes?

 

I’m a die hard fan. Been watching the rockets going back to 91’. But I’m actually gonna prioritize watching day 2 of the nfl draft over this game. This playoff series has almost become meaningless to me. And watching this team this season has been absolutely soul crushing. Like, it has not been enjoyable. I’ve developed a healthy frustration with the coach, players and front office. I never thought I’d be so disinterested in a Rockets playoff game, but that’s honestly how I feel. And I can’t be the only fan that feels this way.

 

Kevin Durant trap is puzzle for Rockets. Houston says it now has solution.
Rockets vow fix for Lakers' ‘Durant Trap’ before Game 3

 

We need Jaafar Jackson
We know his ankles work


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I'm surprised there's not more talk about this. I don't think they are necessarily fake, but they definitely seem to come at inopportune times for him.