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ClutchFans Game Thread: Rockets @ Lakers 4/29/2026 (Playoffs Round 1, Game 5)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Apr 28, 2026.

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  1. Clutch

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    2026 PLAYOFFS - ROUND 1, GAME 5

    Game Starts At 9:00 PM CT

    The Rockets2K TV Listings
    Game is televised nationally on ESPN

    Thanks,
    Clutch

    Live Postgame

     
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    1st of the 1st !!!
     
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    Back to LA. Might as well get a win
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    Will KD play?
     
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    let’s get this win and then take it back to Houston for game 6

    I’m gonna need Reed Sheppard to not play like a scared and timid little boy

    Sengun’s gotta bring it from the opening tip…I don’t want to see him coming out sluggish like he was munching on a hoagie in the locker room pregame

    He has to dominate Ayton and his fellow scrub big Jaxson Hayes…they are nowhere near his level…he should be dominating them so badly the broadcast has to censor and blur his post touches

    Jabari’s gotta knock down his shots and not try to do too much

    Eason has gotta be smart…no braindead, head trauma hoops…I need PhD Eason, not CTEason

    bench guys have got to step up whether it’s Holiday, Okogie, or God forbid Tate
     
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    Hair on fire
     
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    I wouldn't hold my breath.
     
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    Go Rockets!
     
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    WIN!

    Durant will have a bruised rib today and is day to day. Will be getting treatment during the game.
     
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    Will KD be management's excuse?
     
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    When the Rockets win the next three games, some Clutchfans will be happy and some Clutchfans will be angry.
     
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    Just win three more, baby!! WOOOOOO!!!!!

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    It's not complicated. Each game has been decided with 3PT, but it seems the Lakers need depend on it more. Rockets do enough other things "well" whether it's talent, youth, luck, or whatever.

    - Lakers don't shoot well
    - Rockets shoot well

    Either one happens, Lakers 90% chance L
     
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    Will lead util the last 30 seconds and Tate will sub for defense reasons
     
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    The second step of the greatest comeback ever in NBA history!
     
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    Damn, we seem to be giving LAL so much time between games to rest LeBra. I'd love to see our young guys win another and send it back to HOU. GO ROX!!!
     
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    and the fun continues...
     
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