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

Refs definitely gonna blow the whistle on bullshit and stop the clock

 

Who’s ready for the patented 4th Q collapse

 

Geezus. We can't beat these guys and the refs, smh

 

We need tari back in.

 

LeBron having a mental breakdown after being confronted over his flopping is next level hilarity.

 

they just starte d to like 1 month ago

 

No lead is ever safe with the Rockets. None!

 

Ugh I need to poop

 

I personally like it, Thompson been getting hacked all game and you breath on LBJ and its a foul.
It's not new but **** me its annoying when its against us.

 

Someone gotta step up and be the closer

 

All of a sudden he’s not being aggressive

 

Ayton screening off= Karl Malone bear hug

 

Ayton moving on the screen, Ayton holding Alpi! All allowed for Lakers!

 

What I mean is, Game 5 4th quarter only, was it better to stay with the hot lineup that didn't have Sheppard? Or is it a risk that Sheppard is inserted and gets "hunted"?

If the Rockets extended the lead with Sheppard, I'd say the same for any other sub. It's not about Sheppard the player, only this situation

 

Yeah his whole thing is to drive and foul bait right now.

 

If we keep making shots, we take it out of their hands.

 

We went back to dribbling the shot clock out. I get you want to waste some time, but you have to be able to convert on some of those if you're going to do it. If you do it and don't score for 5-6 straight possessions it does nothing. We have to get our energy back on defense, force some turnovers, and get some better looks on offense.

 

Sad but true

 

Dribble dribble, try to pick doesn’t work try again drible until there’s 6 on the shot clock and force a terrible shot and hope for an offensive rebound.

 

Lebron needs to catch his breath.