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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. LosRockets2011

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    Holiday is a big problem.
     
    #641 LosRockets2011, Apr 18, 2026
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    FIVE turnovers already.

    Not helping.
     
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    Lebron traveled.
     
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    Let’s see what happens when Lakers cool off and Rox actually play some defense
     
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    Lakers shooting nearly 80%. LOL
     
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    Tari defended Bron well on the last posession.
     
    #646 TimDuncanDonaut, Apr 18, 2026
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    Good defense by Tari on LeBron
     
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    But can Sengun handle himself?
     
    #648 Spanish_Rox_Fan, Apr 18, 2026
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    lebron on destroy mode lol
     
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    I doubt Lakers will shoot that well all game. We good.
     
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    Did all that hard practicing to where you injured KD, and still lose the 1st quarter. Come on, now.
     
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    I know this is going to come as a shock to people but Reed Sheppard isn't able to play 48 minutes
     
    #652 SamFisher, Apr 18, 2026
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    agreed, its baffling how we can't run a proper defensive set or switch

    with respect to the offense we're hitting a t agood clip but we're not getting into good sets or moving the rock...not sustainable
     
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    Davison needs to be playing over ****ing Hoilday
     
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    Down 4 with Lakers shooting 99%
     
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    Check the batteries in your hearing aids.
     
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    Keep hanging around and the pressure will shift. We aren’t “supposed” to win this game without KD
     
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    I thought this combination would be better but so far it's been pretty meh. Jefferson particularly bad.
     
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    They shoot 10/11 on mid range.

    Our defense has to be better.
     
    #659 PeterKingX, Apr 18, 2026
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    Crab dribble
     
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