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Getting cooked by Luke Kennard can’t happen

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Pringles09, Apr 18, 2026.

  1. Pringles09

    Pringles09 Member

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    Kennard should be locked down . Leading scorer in the game lol
     
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    he was going off, what are you gonna do? it's not just him scoring, his passing was also producing.
     
  3. mac_got_this

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    It was inevitable. Role players always step up against these rocket….
     
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    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    What do you mean, what are you going to do, put a better defender on him to shadow him like they did to Reed tonight.

    FFS people....he isn't a GOD out there, he was just open due to schemes...

    DD
     
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    s3ts Member

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    He's not gonna have another game like that this series. I'd be very very surprised if he does.
     
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    embarrasing to allow a Luke Kennard game. Arent we supposed to be a defensive team?
     
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    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Oh yes he will if we don't change the way we play defense.

    He is a 45% 3pt CAREER shooter and a 48% 3pt shooter this year.

    DD
     
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    Who is a better defender? Luke Kennard or Buddy Hield
     
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    Smart was the only Laker who didn't cook tonight. Kennard is a nice player with skills similar to Reaves, so he fits in well with the team.

    I like the Rockets' chances if this is the best the Lakers can play and Durant returns in Game 2. Obviously, so long as Doncic stays out.
     
  10. StephenAdams

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    what are we gonna do about someone who averages 9 points a game lmao. Talking like hes michael jordan
     
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    Who?

    btw PHUK IME
     
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    Well he did so...?

    And are we really surprised? Buddy Heild game except we're fortunate it was Game 1, and not Game 4. And yes, I said G4. This will be a Lakers sweep.
     
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    Thread title kinda confusing because I watched the game.
     
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    I wouldn't say that. He's been having huge games ever since getting traded to the Lakers.
     
  16. J.R.

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    Gonna tell my kids it was Luka

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  17. Amiga

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    Career 44% 3PT shooter. Imagine defenses respecting your three-point line.
     
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    Amen did a horrible job defending him. These added responsibilities on offense don’t have a net positive return for the team cause it came at the expense of his defense which used to be elite.
     
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    Reddick went off with games like this, he must of told Luke some hind sight viewpoints.
     
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    I wouldn't bet on it, but it's your money. lol...
     

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