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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. Stephen_A

    Stephen_A Member

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    Can’t win a series when the NBA has already decided they want a superstar on the verge of retirement and their golden savior to go deeper in the playoffs expanding brand visibility and giving fans more dramatic storylines. Narratives and scripts have already been written.
     
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    Got to find where the Rockets are staying and look for Ime just to say that he's a b**** ass coach
     
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    If Luka and Reaves were playing this mightve been a sweep.

    Hell, if just one of them were playing it mightve been a sweep.
     
    #2163 xtruroyaltyx, Apr 18, 2026
  4. a time to chill

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    I think KD will be back before game 2
     
    #2164 a time to chill, Apr 18, 2026
  5. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    I wish I had your faith, but I just think Ime is too stupid to do anything to counter what the Lakers are doing and that will cost us.

    DD
     
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    Literally, everyone except Tari sucked offensively because we have no offensive game plan. I guess you could say Okogie played his role. Udicker ******** the bed offensively yet again.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Lol he turned Harden down twice. Could have used him tonight.
     
    #2167 amaru, Apr 18, 2026
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    Jeff Van Gundy blown out by Mavs Game 7

    Jeff Van Gundy losing to Utah Jazz Mehmet Okur destroys Yao Ming

    Mike D'Antoni - San Antonio no Kawhi Leonard, Simmons destroys drunk James Harden

    Ime Udoka GSW losing to Buddy Hield destroying Steven Adams
     
    #2168 rockets1995, Apr 18, 2026
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    I think you might need to eat 4 sandwiches next game. 2 wasn't sufficient
     
    #2169 WestendMassive, Apr 18, 2026
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    Agree. Lack of preparation, lack of fight. There were no franchise players in there tonight.

    Reset leadership before resetting roster.
     
    #2170 fryjol7, Apr 18, 2026
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    Yea… so. They got a benchwarmer that went off.. refs were well, the refs. Reality is, the Rockets played like they had this one. Such a shame they rated this opportunity to be more physical. Soft ass play won’t win in the playoffs.

    Gotta love how the media suckin kentaard D “best 3 pt shooter in history” LMAO.. what?
     
    #2171 davidio840, Apr 18, 2026
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    Last 10 years, how many 1st round picks did the Rockets wasted?
     
    #2172 kli1698, Apr 18, 2026
    OpportunityCost, GotGame15 and a time to chill like this.
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    Game 1's don't mean as much as you think they do. It is great to win them, but the series doesn't start until you lose on your home court. Don't panic like some of you fans always do.
     
    #2173 kingkingston, Apr 18, 2026
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    looked like luka kenard against the rockets smh
     
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    At least they traded those two after winning two chips, Rockets got they ass beat for over a decade and still wanted more...
     
    #2175 Salvy, Apr 18, 2026
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    Canceling fubo. Rockets suck. Astros suck.
     
    #2176 RB713, Apr 18, 2026
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    Tari? He'll be a FA
     
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    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Attempted 27 more and made 5 less. That could account for something. lol.
     
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    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    I should have named them Alpi and Reed
     
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  20. Salvy

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    Seems low...
     
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