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

i trust him a lot. he's a keeper.

 

and Smart

 

I expected a LOT more energy from the Lakers tonight, including LeBron. I expected them to play aggressive defense from the start, but they didn't. There were only two short periods during the game where the Lakers manned up and disrupted the Rockets' offense.

 

If only we had Mario Elie

 

Thanks for coming back Austin. 4 of 16 (25% FG)

 

Hey we did it. They’re so nervous now. No hint of KD. A little doubt in their head. We might make history.

 

It's better than the bench getting outscored by Bronny: 2-1, iirc

 

Smart is a true two way player.. he has games where he’s borderline top talent. Then he has games where he literally ****s everything up.

TLDR: He’s not very smart in the head.

 

They made a couple of wild ones, still. It's super annoying when Smart/Reaves throws some BS up and it falls, somehow.

Luckily we still smacked 'em!

 

Reed needs some "Oil of Oregano". He's on the verge of getting sicker but that stuff puts an abrupt end.

 

I have been a big Sengun and Sheppard critic, but I am starting to see the vision with how you can cover for them and actually deploy them as defensive weapons instead of being passive and running cookie cutter schemes

 

Bench gave us something tonight and helped us get the W

 

earlier someone posted a stat about lebron was undefeated in elimination game at home

was that stat true or one of those cherrypicked stat?

 

Dont disrespect the hood like that. Killa Katy is always ready

 

Let’s go Jabari!!! He was awesome. One game at a time. One possession at a time. Get a stop. Let’s go.

 

He needs to use that new found bass in his voice to get b****es for the first time.

 

Work always better tomorrow when the Rockets win.

 

Game 6 is going to be tough