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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. STR8Thugg

    STR8Thugg STR8Thugg Member

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    Why are you surprised by this???

    There’s a world where sengun could take advantage of this matchup but I didnt expect him to. I’m not surprised in the slightest that he was outplayed today. He misses too many point blank layups when defended tough.

    Taller Luis Scola. I like him but you’re doomed if he’s your top option.
     
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    Like I mentioned in another thread, we're a lottery team without KD
     
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    Should be fun next year when Sengun and Tari are traded for Giannis.
     
    #2143 Phillyrocket, Apr 18, 2026
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    To be honest as long as they get some reps in the playoffs, I am good, the is season is officially over when they lost two straight to the Lakers, shows the overall team structure and mental toughness is just lacking, how can u expect them to win consistently, KD is gonna help but not gonna be enough, LeBron at the age are still more useful than KD at least he can handle the ball and not turn it over
     
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    If it gives them a boost, why not. If it was just for a minute or two to see if he could hit a shot.
     
    #2145 kingkingston, Apr 18, 2026
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    I was hoping like a 35 win team without KD at least. But looks like we're closer to 20.
     
    #2146 lakersuck2, Apr 18, 2026
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    If KD comes back we will win the series just due to talent difference. But if Reeves or Luka come back Lakers will likely win the series.
     
    #2147 roslolian, Apr 18, 2026
  8. Arnel

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    Rockets win the next 4
     
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    Should have never traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.....
     
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    That’s incredible
     
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    Rockets are a bad organization.

    Tilman, please sell the team.

    Pleaseeeeee.
     
    #2151 PeterKingX, Apr 18, 2026
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    He’s definitely the worst coach in the postseason
     
    #2152 ceonwuka, Apr 18, 2026
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    Kevin McHale was a better coach than Ime. At least he knew he sucked as an offensive coach.
     
    #2153 cdastros, Apr 18, 2026
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    Sadly Ime will make no adjustments for next game.
     
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    more like over when you lose homecourt. KD is very useful. What are you talking about?
     
    #2155 kingkingston, Apr 18, 2026
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    The experiment is over. Schrödinger cat is dead.
     
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    Just checked the final box - Reed Sheppard led all Rockets with 20 FGA, 14 from 3.

    How is this underutilizing him?
     
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    Without Harden, Rockets back to that Tmac playoffs miserable.
     
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    Should have never traded Sam Cassell and Robert Horry
     
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  20. sirjesse

    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    Shaq called it in pregame. He said LBJ was gonna get everyone involved. He had I believe 37 assist in the first quarter
     
    #2160 sirjesse, Apr 18, 2026
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