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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.

  1. JayGoogle

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    Deni gets that call, would have had every ref blowing their whistle lol.
     
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  2. STR8Thugg

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    Ayton is gonna punk Sengun this series.
     
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    Amen clearly fouled going up, no call
     
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    This series is going to be over fast if these assholes have just decided that they're not going to miss
     
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    we lost this series we're ****ing trash
     
  6. Os Trigonum

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    Remember its LA its 8 on 5
    Can't let them get a big lead
    It'll even out when LeBron sits
     
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    So we're 5 minutes into the game and the all-star post player hasn't touched the ball once in the post.

    Got to love Ime's coaching.

    EDIT: LMFAO of course he scores immediately when he does.
     
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  9. HookemHorns1250

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    Amen and Giannis play the exact same way, but one gets a call every time he drives.
     
  10. ksny15

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    Well it's a good thing Houston hangs their hat on the defensive side of the ball..
     
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    Rockets need to math their way back into the game.
     
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  12. MadMax

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    I’m gonna guess the Lakers don’t keep shooting like this lol
     
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    that's the spirit :rolleyes:
     
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    Just started watching. Did we win?
     
  15. lakersuck2

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    Alpi should be able to cook lazy ass Ayton all night for free. Have to keep attacking their weak links
     
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  16. tmoney1101

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    Both teams shooting pretty well to start.
     
  17. TheRealist137

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    These punks can't miss
     
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    not bad for a bunch of playoff naive guys
     
  19. HookemHorns1250

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    There we go! Ayton can't stop Sengun down low. Put him in better positions instead of Sengun having to receive the ball at the 3 point line.
     
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    The magnet ball probably won't last thankfully
     

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