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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. RB713

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    wtf
     
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    Ime probably had them kickboxing to increase their toughness
     
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    The only benefit to not having HCA is this...game 1 doesn't feel like a must win, so if KD is a little sore it might make sense to rest him.

    I think with Austin and Luka out the Rockets still should be able to beat this Lakers team. Would rather be healthy of course but...Sengun, Amen, Bari are all capable of winning a playoff game...I hope...
     
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    Stop strategizing with status Quo. Play whoever is hot. If reed is hot, let him finish
     
    #184 dhm, Apr 17, 2026
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    If Kd misses I don't really care. This team gets going with team ball
     
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    Is this guy high? Wednesday?

    We did have 2 more days of practice after that…anything could have happened in that time.
     
    #189 bratna8, Apr 17, 2026
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    What a disgusting game. Green one way curry the other it never ends for 48 minutes
     
    #190 sirjesse, Apr 17, 2026
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    Booker looks like a smug frat boy
     
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    Ime can't use Jalen properly.

    Jalen has great potential.
     
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    Udoker developed him into the star he is today. He has touched so many lives, careers, and other things

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    Above all, he touched that Celtics Staffer, otherwise he would not be Rockets Coach.

     
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    Jalen Green is the best player in play-in games this season.
     
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    Curry actually looks shell shocked
     
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    Congrats Jalen Green for eliminating the ****ing warriors.

    Dude is playing his best game now.
     
    #197 PeterKingX, Apr 17, 2026
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    Ready to meet Jalen in the second round.
     
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