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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. WestendMassive

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    We are so collectively stupid
     
    #2021 WestendMassive, Apr 21, 2026
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    We're already in the damm penalty because of so many fouls with over 8 minutes left..... great
     
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    I'm turning it off.

    This is the worst playoffs I've watched in decades.
     
    #2023 bro2044, Apr 21, 2026
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    And he would have shot a heavily contested midrange otherwise. That’s our better option.
     
    #2024 AlperenSengun, Apr 21, 2026
  5. Newlin

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    Stop. Sheppard has been awful. Unplayable.
     
    #2025 Newlin, Apr 21, 2026
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    Another play of just iso ball and nothing more.

    This has to be the ugliest offense I've seen.
     
    #2026 HookemHorns1250, Apr 21, 2026
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    And he's the only player who currently has a positive +/-
     
    #2027 9baller, Apr 21, 2026
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    Both Kennard and smart with 19 each lmao
     
    #2028 zeeshan2, Apr 21, 2026
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    The lakers have 83 points. Against a team that fumbles and bumbles and can’t hit a shot.
     
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    Just start shooting threes. I don’t care.
     
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  11. WestendMassive

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    Ime Udoka played in 30 playoff games (primarily with the Spurs), averaging 5.2 points and 2.9 rebounds on 41.7% shooting
     
    #2031 WestendMassive, Apr 21, 2026
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    He's not unplayable lol. He's had a bad game, yes. But Tate, Holiday, they are guys that bring a lot more to the table? At least Reed has the chance of catching fire.
     
    #2032 HookemHorns1250, Apr 21, 2026
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    Ime has prevented teams far more talented that this one from winning, so there’s that.
     
    #2033 MorningZippo, Apr 21, 2026
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    My biggest hesitation about breaking up this "young core"--and they've been very disappointing these first couple of games--is I have a strong suspicion every single one of them is going to look better when they get out of this godawful situation

    The roster is the island of misfit toys

    The coach's rotations and offensive schemes are beyond horrible

    The team's "leader" trash talks on them online and lets it get out to the public

    I do think we need to make real changes, but I don't know how you decide with any confidence. We need to start over with a new GM and coach and then try to fix things with clear, objective eyes.
     
    #2034 OremLK, Apr 21, 2026
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    This roster is gonna cost us the game.
     
    #2035 MadMax, Apr 21, 2026
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    My gawd, Reed could have been a better turnstile
     
    #2036 lnchan, Apr 21, 2026
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    Just leave Kennard wide open...smh
     
    #2037 PWR, Apr 21, 2026
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    CALL A ****** FOUL
     
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    they just won't give us an and 1, ****ing assholes

    Keep leaving Kennard open, it will work next time
     
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    Ime shot Reed's confidence to zero. Reed was doing quite well starting for us. Ime experimenting with the rotations after 74 games is beyond laughable. The ****er destroyed the team's chemistry,
     
    #2040 Hakeemtheking, Apr 21, 2026
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