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

Btw this was a fake run just like game 1

Lakers will come out and get a 10 point lead within 3 mins in the 3rd quarter

 

I do think a better offensive coach would have them looking better than this.

 

All of the Europeans are, soft

 

Everything said about Ime’s coaching is valid and true.

However, Sengun having another meh game to this point is inexcusable. You’re a two time all star. Call your own number and make adjustments if you don’t like what you’re seeing out there.

Hayes and Ayton have him shook

 

Thanks KD for keeping it close.

Sengun just needs to do the exact opposite of whatever that was.

We might just need to play 6 guys in 2nd half. Desperate times, starters and Tari.

 

When Comets move back they can take Sengun

 

Jalen green got traded for being bad in the playoffs, if im alp i would be careful. He seen it happen before.

 

Yeah I definitely agree it needs to be in the right lineup. Ime is throwing out some of the most disgusting lineups imaginable. Its like he doesn't understand that absolute basics of offense. If I never see a minute of Holiday/Tate it will be too soon

 

That’s not exactly a high bar

 

It’s hard for us to win in second half when all the refs are swallowing Bronny’s future siblings instead of their whistles

 

I mostly agree but I’d put Holiday in for a spell to see if he’s hot. He helped us win a handful of games in march with his shooting.

Capela is done. I’d rather play small with Bari at the 5.

 

you just cant play 2 non shooters in 2026 period

 

I agree. Fred would too. But the fact the Rockets need a mediocre game manager and didn't have anyone else all season is incredibly unfortunate. The timing of the injury couldn't have been worse. I am curious who hurt him in practice. It was probably DFS.

 

I still wouldn't watch women basketball.

 

Pull within 1 with a lineup of Durant, Tari, Reed, Sengun and Thompson. It was going way too smooth so our worthless head coach substitutes Okogie for Reed and the Lakers take the lead into half time. That line up is absolute money and he plays it for 5 minutes a game. It’s incomprehensible how everyone other than the head coach can see it.

 

You don’t need to be better. Anyone who is open to trying different things and not be fixated on defense would eventually figure it out.

 

And Tate brings even less

 

Dude shot 60% from 3 that series.

He shot 50-60-90 for the series and turned into a pumpkin agaisnt phoenix. That performance will haunt me forever. TMac played DPOY defense on Dirk and Tthe Dallas stole players bailed him out. Stackhosue and Finley also shot crazy numbers from 3

 

nah man, Eason trying to catch it with one hand. Most these guys are so nervous, they thought kd wasn’t going to pass, everyone’s eyes are on the rim.