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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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    I wonder what Ime 's practice content.

    First Fred.... Now KD...
     
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    What wonderful news to wake up to

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    #302 WestendMassive, Apr 18, 2026
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    Omfg
     
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  4. Salvy

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    Wouldn't mind that revenge game for The Rockets against GSW...
     
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    Yeah, looks like the role players plus Thomp Goon have to carry this.

     
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    Don't care if KD is out. Luka & Reaves are out too.

    I still expect nothing but a W. No excuses...
     
    #306 Deadend, Apr 18, 2026
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    No Durant tonight...smh
    [​IMG]
     
    #307 PWR, Apr 18, 2026
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    That makes it sound like he may not play Tuesday either.
     
    #308 count_dough-ku, Apr 18, 2026
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    he’s not playing till game 4.
     
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    So he is chilling with Luker and Austin.

     
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    Great, Ime and Stone have their built in excuse “maybe it’s just not our year”
     
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    i expect a W too

    as in double u dork uhhh with the chocolate milkhair playoff cluelessness on fool display
     
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    One knee away from a title...
     
    #313 Salvy, Apr 18, 2026
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    Sure, the Rockets should win at least 1 on the road .....but expect a Lebron game in there as well.

    Kennard ....etc going crazy.

     
    #314 daywalker02, Apr 18, 2026
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    Honestly I feel good about it. No chance we beat the Thunder without Fred and Steven. So why not let the young guys get extra run? I'm really interested to see just how much offense Amen and Reed can generate without the security blanket.
     
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    Unbelievable.

    God does not wear Rockets red.

    KD is healthy for nearly the entirety of a long ass regular season.

    We better win by 15.
     
    #316 Hakeemtheking, Apr 18, 2026
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    Not the first time a Houston sports team takes it in the a$$ for a deeper political purpose.
     
    #317 Cstyle42, Apr 18, 2026
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    Starters tonight...smh
    Reed
    Okogie
    Amen
    Jabari
    Sengun
     
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    Ass starting lineup tbh
     
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  20. PeterKingX

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    Did Ime ever play Reed in last playoff?

    I can't remember that.
    I feel like this is his real 1st playoffs.
     
    #320 PeterKingX, Apr 18, 2026
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