Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Dave Hardisty and Ben DuBose host the ClutchFans Live Postgame Reaction Show on Christmas Day (12/25/2025) following the Houston Rockets’ road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Rockets enter the game at 17–10, having hit a rough patch by dropping four of their last five games during a challenging six-game road trip and sliding to sixth in the Western Conference. Ben and Dave break down what went wrong, what stood out, and what this stretch means for Houston moving forward.
We dive into performances and takeaways surrounding the Rockets’ core, led by Kevin Durant, alongside Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and second-year guard Reed Sheppard. With Tari Eason hoping to return from an oblique injury, we discuss how much his energy and defense could help stabilize the rotation.
The show also reacts to a marquee Christmas matchup against a Lakers team expected to welcome back Luka Dončić, pairing him with LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while Houston potentially sees Dorian Finney-Smith make his Rockets debut.
Join us live for instant reaction, detailed analysis, and fan discussion as we break down Rockets vs. Lakers and what this game means for Houston’s playoff positioning in a crowded Western Conference.
🔴 Topics include:
• Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers postgame reaction
• Kevin Durant’s impact and late-game role
• Reed Sheppard’s continued development
• Amen Thompson’s athleticism and playmaking
• Jabari Smith Jr.’s two-way value
• Alperen Sengun’s role in the offense
• Tari Eason injury update and return impact
• Western Conference standings and road-trip struggles
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Houston Rockets postgame shows, live reactions, and ClutchFans coverage all season long.
#HoustonRockets #ClutchFans #KevinDurant #ReedSheppard #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #AlperenSengun #TariEason #RocketsPostgame #NBALive #RocketsVsLakers
Dave Hardisty and Ben DuBose host the ClutchFans Live Postgame Reaction Show on Christmas Day (12/25/2025) following the Houston Rockets’ road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Rockets enter the game at 17–10, having hit a rough patch by dropping four of their last five games during a challenging six-game road trip and sliding to sixth in the Western Conference. Ben and Dave break down what went wrong, what stood out, and what this stretch means for Houston moving forward.
We dive into performances and takeaways surrounding the Rockets’ core, led by Kevin Durant, alongside Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and second-year guard Reed Sheppard. With Tari Eason hoping to return from an oblique injury, we discuss how much his energy and defense could help stabilize the rotation.
The show also reacts to a marquee Christmas matchup against a Lakers team expected to welcome back Luka Dončić, pairing him with LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while Houston potentially sees Dorian Finney-Smith make his Rockets debut.
Join us live for instant reaction, detailed analysis, and fan discussion as we break down Rockets vs. Lakers and what this game means for Houston’s playoff positioning in a crowded Western Conference.
🔴 Topics include:
• Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers postgame reaction
• Kevin Durant’s impact and late-game role
• Reed Sheppard’s continued development
• Amen Thompson’s athleticism and playmaking
• Jabari Smith Jr.’s two-way value
• Alperen Sengun’s role in the offense
• Tari Eason injury update and return impact
• Western Conference standings and road-trip struggles
👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Houston Rockets postgame shows, live reactions, and ClutchFans coverage all season long.
#HoustonRockets #ClutchFans #KevinDurant #ReedSheppard #AmenThompson #JabariSmithJr #AlperenSengun #TariEason #RocketsPostgame #NBALive #RocketsVsLakers
