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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. Houstunna

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    I want the Rockets to continue to ratchet up the defensive pressure on LeBron just to see how much he flops and flails around and grabs at areas of his body to nurse phantom mortal wounds.

    LeBron reminds me of this classic:

     
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    if only he'd elaborate as to who were available!
     
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    if they push this to seven he will be back, if he refuse to play game seven you might have to trade him
     
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    Reaves is coming back and I have a feeling that the series will be over.
     
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    I don't think he comes back regardless.
     
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    I think this series is likely over Wednesday night, but the Rockets to their credit have not quit dating back to last season. They're now 3-1 in elimination games over the past 2 playoffs with those 3 wins all being blowouts.

    I do hope they leave it all out there on the floor. And I pray to the Almighty that Ime is in Game 4 mode and doesn't revert to his usual stupidity that has plagued the team all season(including in this series). He finally went small with the bench and didn't put in Tate or Green. Stick with that 8-man rotation the rest of the playoffs.
     
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    Rockets will Push this to seven games and lose game 7. That’s the rockets way.
     
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    I could see that. And look, the Lakers would be favored in a Game 7 anyway if it reached that point. Reaves will absolutely be back by then and it would be played in LA.

    Plus there's always the Adam Silver factor. Does he send in Scott Foster to ensure LeBron(and presumably a healthy Luka) gets to the next round?
     
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    Just win baby!

    At least play a competitive and close game. I want to see LA worried a bit.

    DO NOT come out playing flat. If we start strong then we have a chance. If we come out and suck early then it's probably over..
     
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    hopefully, it will be over soon.
     
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    If they pull this one out, and it goes back to Houston, things could be interesting. But you know game 7
    with a luka return would be a icing for them. Lakers in 5, because of Austin's return.

    It was a great season, but we lost our big dogs due to injury.. Oh well.
     
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    DFS revenge game. 30 pts
     
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    If Reed hits 4 threes we win.
     
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    I agree. They have to get off to a good start like last game and keep the Lakers under 30 points in the first quarter, if not it’s going to be a long night.
     
    #40 Little Bit, Apr 28, 2026
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