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

Amen and/or Sengun need to wake up.

 

I love Jabari. I know some people have their gripes with them, and some are valid, but that man has stepped up this series. Hitting clutch 3's, grabbing offensive boards, two huge blocks down low.

I really like our young core. I know they've been around a few years, so they don't "feel" young, but all of them were like 19-20 coming into the NBA. They are only going to get better, just have to surround them with the right players and coach.

 

Rockets bench earning their keep tonight.

 

So what get a stop! Let’s goooo!!!

 

Amen needs to be more aggressive going all the way to the rim. Force them to foul you.

 

No, Reed absolutely doesn't either.

 

Steve Francis would be incredible right now, at least the pre-crack version.

 

Jalen would be blowing by him all night, basically a free automatic bucket any time you want it or need it ...

 

Refs gonna go overdrive in the 4th to help Lebron

 

he does have a plan. score the ball

rarely does he kick out or dump it off to the dunker spot player. he's also pretty bad at throwing lobs

 

Sengun's offense has been rusty, but his passing has been fantastic tonight minus that dumb pass a few minutes ago. Ayton isn't letting him get his spot down low, and it's hurting Sengun having to take Ayton from the 3 point line.

 

We are doing great just don't **** it up.

 

I'd like to see Amen make one decisive move to the basket rather than hesitate on his dribble.

 

Yes he absolutely does. He makes the best entry passes on the team but Sengun is also awful at positioning

 

That’s what I tell my kids I coach all the time. Refs are gonna be awful. So what. Get a stop. Let’s ****ing go Rockets!!!

 

don’t break my heart tonight Rockets.

 

Imagine if just one of them did

 

Lakers look very vulnerable.

Rockets just need to limit turnovers and stay solid on defense. LA were a little lucky hitting all those 3's the first few games.