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ClutchFans Game Thread: Lakers @ Rockets 3/16/2026

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Clutch, Mar 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM.

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  1. shakes05

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    Our team is so unpredictable that we lose to teams we're favored to win against...
     
    #81 shakes05, Mar 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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    We would have to lose 4 more games than the Suns and they will be favored in maybe 3 games the rest of the year. Their schedule is absolutely monstrous.
     
    #82 Hemingway, Mar 16, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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    I just don’t want to face the Suns in the playoffs. I would be heartbroken if Jalen goes off against us.
     
    #83 ashleyem, Mar 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM
  4. count_dough-ku

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    Well, the good news is the Wednesday game against the Lakers starts at......8:30 as well.
     
    #84 count_dough-ku, Mar 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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    This is THE game. Lose at all and we can assume a 2nd round at best. Lose convincingly and all the doomsaying around here about tearing it down might actually be valid. Win at all and we can at least imagine a stronger close to the season. Win easily and we can have hope the Spurs/Nuggets were just a bad slump and/or bad vibes.
     
    #85 cmlmel77, Mar 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
  6. shakes05

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    With this year's Rockets team don't assume this is impossible.
     
    #86 shakes05, Mar 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
  7. count_dough-ku

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    Technically the next two are THE games. A split at worst would still be fine since it clinches the season series against the Lakers and keeps the Rockets ahead of Minnesota and Denver in the loss column.

    Obviously winning both would be ideal and would put them in great shape for holding onto the 3rd seed.
     
    #87 count_dough-ku, Mar 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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    That sounds about rt
    Or we could lose both
    Or we could win both, highly unlikely, but possible too:p
     
    #88 pippsux, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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    #89 daywalker02, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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    I can't remember the last time we beat a quality opponent at full strength. I thought it was going to happen with 9 minutes left against NY, but it didn't.
     
    #90 withmustard, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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    Well we haven’t been full strength all season and won’t be so there’s that.
     
    #91 RHU525, Mar 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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    Did we win?

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    #92 Tfor3, Mar 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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    Ime needs to play Capela against Ayton. :D
     
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    most hyped-up center matchup since Wilt vs Russell.
     
    #94 RB713, Mar 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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    Just let Capela get one shot in on Ayton. Teach him some respect.

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    Probably Detroit game in late January or early February. Been since May that the Rockets were defeated at full strength.
     
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    Nah, why do that when he can play DFS instead?
     
    #97 count_dough-ku, Mar 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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    DFS vs Lebron is the main card.
     
    #98 cheke64, Mar 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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    Amen should be on Luka all night. Okogie should start and hound Reeves. I think we win this game if Ime doesn’t blow it. Durant > LBJ this year. Capella should be able to hold his own against Ayton.
     
    #99 Hemingway, Mar 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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    I actually forgot about his comments and just thought this was just a sarcastic dig at the weak center matchup with Sengun out. That does add a bit of spiciness. Capela does have some of the worst hands I've seen since Cato.
     
    #100 Kevooooo, Mar 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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