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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. BonziWellsGOAT

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    I know the rotation is tight but Tate minutes already is disgusting
     
    #561 BonziWellsGOAT, Apr 18, 2026
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    tate???
     
    #562 LosPollosHermanos, Apr 18, 2026
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    Bron on the bench? Let’s cook
     
    #563 kkthksbai, Apr 18, 2026
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    With LeBron on the bench they get better somehow watch
     
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    Pretty sure we haven't put this particular combo on the floor for a single second this season. I'm sure it will go well
     
    #565 WestendMassive, Apr 18, 2026
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    Is Rockets going to grab the lead with Lebron on the bench?
     
    #566 TimDuncanDonaut, Apr 18, 2026
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    The Interior Defense is atrocious......after the ASB......
     
    #567 daywalker02, Apr 18, 2026
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    Jabari keeping us in it.
     
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  9. Joe Willie

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    What I’m seeing is the Lakers can’t stop the Rockets from scoring despite the Lakers playing out of their minds.
     
    #569 Joe Willie, Apr 18, 2026
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    Sengun has to help on defense.
     
    #570 MadMax, Apr 18, 2026
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    Way to go Bari!
     
    #571 Deckard, Apr 18, 2026
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    Any other team in the west would blow out these clowns.
     
    #572 Cstyle42, Apr 18, 2026
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    Our guards are getting absolutely eviscerated
     
    #573 WestendMassive, Apr 18, 2026
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    Game giving me anxiety
     
    #574 RB713, Apr 18, 2026
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    This lineup screams This is not our year
     
    #575 Spanish_Rox_Fan, Apr 18, 2026
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    Mostly because we're hitting our threes though. Scared what happens if we get cold.
     
    #576 OremLK, Apr 18, 2026
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    Bari hitting his shots at least.
     
    #577 TimDuncanDonaut, Apr 18, 2026
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    Luke kennard is klay thompson
     
    #578 mvpcrossxover, Apr 18, 2026
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    Why is Holiday in there??????
     
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    We are making Luke a superstar now
     
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