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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. ashleyem

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    This is ugly basketball. Why am I a rockets fan
     
    #1561 ashleyem, Apr 18, 2026
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    Sengun grab the ****ing rebound.
     
    #1562 Miami_Rockets, Apr 18, 2026
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    Tate just giving them points
     
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    Red ball
     
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    More free points. Can Tate just go home already please? Call the ref a b**** so you get ejected and end my suffering
     
    #1565 lakersuck2, Apr 18, 2026
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    GET TATE THE FUCJK OUT OF THE GAME,. HGET HIM OUJT
     
    #1566 tehG l i d e, Apr 18, 2026
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    Funny how Tate gets a t for barely talking but draymond can berate and humiliate the refs and play mma style defense but no call
     
    #1567 Rivaldo2181, Apr 18, 2026
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    Udoka needs to take a fine at the post game presser.

    Don't answer any questions, just call out the refs the entire time.

    This quarter has been free throw after free throw after free throw for LA
     
    #1568 WestendMassive, Apr 18, 2026
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    Going to be lucky to score 80. Are the LAL some sort of defensive juggernaut?
     
    #1569 Phillyrocket, Apr 18, 2026
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    If us getting hammered out of the first round by a shite team without their MVP caliber star leads to Ime getting fired, so be it.
     
    #1570 The Captain, Apr 18, 2026
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    Casual… I don’t know, setting some sort of tone and actually making plays? Everyone else just stands around.
     
    #1571 jboslett, Apr 18, 2026
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    He doesn't fit our system lol :rolleyes:
     
    #1572 9baller, Apr 18, 2026
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    LOL Sengun.

    But I mean, its not his fault.

    Hes not a guy you can just give the ball to and tell him to Iso and think thats going to consistently produce results.

    Ime has no clue how to get him good looks. And with Amen's and Tate out there hes always going to have a crowd around him.

    This 90's offense isnt going to work.

    Theres no defense good enough where you are going to win with this.
     
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    Laker just hacking and holding every possession. Ref’s whistles only work one way
     
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    Game over man
     
    #1575 Dark Rhino, Apr 18, 2026
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    Tate’s garbage ass is supposed to be our steady vet yet has the composure of a rookie
     
    #1576 CantStopJG24, Apr 18, 2026
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    Tate has the lowest IQ.
     
    #1577 semicolonsupremacy, Apr 18, 2026
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    I agree they shouldn’t be on the court together.
    But again, why are some many non shooters even on the roster???
     
    #1578 amaru, Apr 18, 2026
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    Wonder who it was that bumped KD....
     
    #1579 MystikArkitect, Apr 18, 2026
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    Freaking Lakers getting all the calls and we're just fouling them and they are getting free points
     
    #1580 Willy92683, Apr 18, 2026
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