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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. kingkingston

    kingkingston Member

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    We know that but Kennard is still a great shooter
     
    #1901 kingkingston, Apr 18, 2026
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    Sengun lol come on bruder
     
    #1902 yixiixiy, Apr 18, 2026
  3. RB713

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    Losing to Luke kennard

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    #1903 RB713, Apr 18, 2026
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  4. sirjesse

    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    After the missed free throw?
     
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  5. a time to chill

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    The point is that Rockets could have done something to acquire a veteran guard. Other players were available that could've brought some offensive firepower (e.g., Collin Sexton, Coby White, Anfernee Simons, hell...even Tyus Jones or D'Angelo Russel). It doesn't make sense to trade for KD and then think you're OK to not give it your all this year because we'll get everyone back healthy next year. Nothing's guaranteed.
     
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    Doing that Buddy Hield / Podziemski-maxxing all in their face
     
    #1906 Shroopy2, Apr 18, 2026
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    Its almost like smart rockets fans already knew kennard was going to do this. Easiest thing to see coming in history

    This team loses nothing with Smart/Kennard Combo over Reeves.
     
    #1907 Gorilladunks, Apr 18, 2026
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    Don't you love how a screener can just run into Kennard's guy to get him open?

    Like watching the warriors offense...
     
    #1908 Landry's Tooth, Apr 18, 2026
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    Lmao Kennard again
     
    #1909 zeeshan2, Apr 18, 2026
  10. kingkingston

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    he isn't a great coach either
     
    #1910 kingkingston, Apr 18, 2026
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    This team can’t stop Luke Kennard - Embarrassing
     
    #1911 home_vc, Apr 18, 2026
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    We arent breaking 90 points so this game is already over.
     
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    Not having a coach who can coach a descent offense is killing us
     
    #1913 AleksandarN, Apr 18, 2026
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    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    That’s Reed Kennard
     
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    well bye gif.gif
     
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    We dont have capspace. Even with Kennard the Rockets roster is so much better than the current Lakers everybody is calling it a sweep.

    This is just coaching malpractice JJ reddick knows how to coach and Udoka doesnt.
     
    #1916 roslolian, Apr 18, 2026
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    Tillman Fertitta and Ime Udoka deserve each other
     
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    great shooter
     
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    KD was thinking about his next team there lol.
     
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    Adelman is way better than Ime
     
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