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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. cheke64

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    Ime has a tendency of benching players when they going. People wonder why we can't shoot, develop players, or why the confidence is always low.
     
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    I couldn't be happier with how hard we fought so far. Just have to keep that up, and be more efficient on offense. Reeves/smart went off and we're still ahead. Just keep up the hustle, we need every easy bucket possible. Sengun needs ot have a solid second half as well, that was...certainly a quiet one for him.
     
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    rockets offense was not good, but they are up. The defense was pretty solid. Reed had some pretty good defensive stops.
     
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    Takes a while for our 20 year olds to warm up.
     
    #905 sirjesse, Apr 29, 2026
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    This has the potential to be an historically awesome Houston Rockets game
     
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    Sounds like silas.
     
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    austin reaves was on him. why wouldn't you want him to take that shot or go against that matchup?
     
    #908 mvpcrossxover, Apr 29, 2026
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    It was Udokerish
     
    #909 sirjesse, Apr 29, 2026
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    Ooo, how could that woman with 800 outfits on possibly be doing this quick change? I'm shocked!
     
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    Cuz Austin Reaves is back no minutes for bronny.
     
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    A magician for halftime. How exciting they are changing clothes really fast
     
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    Was I the only one not getting likes on my banger posts in the first half?

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    They were both bad shots, too far out for his usual touch and the other one was just a rushed shot.

    He'll be fine, I trust Jabari more than any other shooter on this team that's not named KD. Outside of when he was so ice cold i wondered if his fingers were frostbitten stretch in the middle of the season, he's been pretty consistent for us shooting I feel.
     
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    I swear whenever I watch Austin drive to the hole, i have to rewind to see if he actually traveled or palm the ball. He always walks a fine line.
     
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    It would be better without Tari and Bari
     
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    Reed looking good so far, especially on D. Why does it feel like the NBA entertainment machine has their fingerprints all over it? Surely they’re hoping this series drags out..marquee players + give Luka a bunch of time to get well for OKC?
     
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    Not wanting to put the cart before the horse... but the breakdown at the end of game 3 and the way this team fought in in game 3 and 4 and now 5, is how you build your playoff character.

    Winning those games helps of course... but still.
     
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    Okogie and Finney-Smith were good that half. Much needed.
     
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    ".. just stay aggressive" - Jabari Smith
     
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