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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 4/21/2026 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 2)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 20, 2026.

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  1. PeterKingX

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    Lakers picked up Macus Smart from buyout market.

    Dude playing like star players now.
     
    #281 PeterKingX, Apr 21, 2026
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    Sengun is cooked mentally
     
    #282 WestendMassive, Apr 21, 2026
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    They are lighting Amen up. Come on, dude.
     
    #283 PWR, Apr 21, 2026
  4. LosPollosHermanos

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    this lakers defensive juggernaut stopping the rox

    let that sink in
     
    #284 LosPollosHermanos, Apr 21, 2026
  5. BonziWellsGOAT

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    Can't miss 4 foot bunnies
     
    #285 BonziWellsGOAT, Apr 21, 2026
  6. cdrive

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    all these TOs and chaotic offense
    is cause Udoka’s STUPID BICHH A$$ refuses
    to start Reed.
     
    #286 cdrive, Apr 21, 2026
  7. Bobbythegreat

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    Amen is a traffic cone out there
     
    #287 Bobbythegreat, Apr 21, 2026
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    Might have to close out harder to Smart
     
    #288 amaru, Apr 21, 2026
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    I thought Reed being on smart last game let him do whatever he wanted to?
     
    #289 xtruroyaltyx, Apr 21, 2026
  10. DreamShook

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    amens defense has been ass!
     
    #290 DreamShook, Apr 21, 2026
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  11. ClutchCityReturns

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    KD and getting turned over near half court. Name a more iconic duo.
     
    #291 ClutchCityReturns, Apr 21, 2026
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    It's incredible how poorly the Rockets handle double teams
     
    #292 clos4life, Apr 21, 2026
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    Jabari guarding Lebron is dumb.
     
    #293 cheke64, Apr 21, 2026
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    Sengun the one that needs to come off the bench.
     
    #294 Cstyle42, Apr 21, 2026
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    you know what...**** it maybe udoka needs this loss to get exposed more

    this is so stupid
     
    #295 LosPollosHermanos, Apr 21, 2026
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    The Rox look sloppy while the Lakers are locked in.

    we need KD to score 50 for us to win
     
    #296 rocketsjudoka, Apr 21, 2026
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    I wanna see us set 1 pick for Amen to get downhill
     
    #297 PatBev, Apr 21, 2026
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    Sengun playing like the washed 37 year old with a bum knee
     
    #298 SamFisher, Apr 21, 2026
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    It's low-key pretty good that Smart hit his 1st 2 3s. Now hes gonna keep jacking up stupid ones
     
    #299 lakersuck2, Apr 21, 2026
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    Tell me again how Amen is the best defender in the league.
     
    #300 Furious Jam, Apr 21, 2026
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