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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. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

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    Udoka and the Rockets were a joke in the 1st quarter. The Lakers are the ones playing like they are down 0-1.

    Alpi is gonna have to make quicker decisions with the ball. How many double-teams will it take him to learn that? This is his 5th year in the NBA!
     
    #701 A_3PO, Apr 21, 2026
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    Stone better be texting Harden when the cavs are out the playoffs and sign him for a max, and tell Ime **** you, we're not doing this **** anymore and get rid of FVV
     
    #702 KingSamJack, Apr 21, 2026
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    He has to play Reed to help them otherwise we are getting swept.
     
    #703 semicolonsupremacy, Apr 21, 2026
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    Yes. The keep deflecting off of Sengun to Ime but its OBVIOUS who the problem is
     
    #704 hakeemthagreat, Apr 21, 2026
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    Inexcusable to give up this type of hot shooting when youe pride yourself of defense. Wtf are these guys doing.
     
    #705 tmac2k8, Apr 21, 2026
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    Accountability man... we need to see it after this series is over.
     
    #706 Cstyle42, Apr 21, 2026
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    Lakers 12-0 run. Up by 10
     
    #707 zeeshan2, Apr 21, 2026
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    I honestly cannot believe how bad this is.
     
    #708 bro2044, Apr 21, 2026
  9. hlmbasketball

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    News flash....he's never been a franchise player
     
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  10. PWR

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    9 first round picks later and can't even beat Luke Kennard. This is a mess.
     
    #710 PWR, Apr 21, 2026
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    Two things can be right, come on man.
     
    #711 HookemHorns1250, Apr 21, 2026
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    Some guy named Udoker was allegedly a defensive coach.

     
    #712 daywalker02, Apr 21, 2026
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    Wasnt even a bad defensive play - Kennard just made a solid step back and jacked it up. That shot would have gone in regardless of who would have been guarding him.
     
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  14. PeterKingX

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    Tell you a joke:

    Ime is a famous coach for defense.
     
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    Oh no we have the trash bros in the game...
     
    #715 lakersuck2, Apr 21, 2026
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    Rockets are getting out-hustled. No excuse for that. And if I am Shepherd's agent, I am asking for a trade as soon as the season is over, which is looking to be pretty soon.
     
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    Yes..Ime is the problem along with Sengun
     
    #717 Qan, Apr 21, 2026
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    Lol Bronny is in. The human victory cigar
     
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    A humiliating beat down not just a loss
     
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    I’ve learned to live with his defense. What I’m getting upset with is he keeps picking up his dribble. Be aggressive!
     
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