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Drive Feb 12, 2021

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With a revamped roster around LeBron and Anthony Davis, the Lakers half-court offense is structurally different this season compared to last. Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into one of the key changes this season by examining the team's dribble penetration, and more specifically, how Dennis Schröder's integration to the offense is going and how his specific strength of attacking the basket fit into the Lakers half-court approach. The guys also highlight how Marc Gasol's passing and how Talen Horton-Tucker's driving ability impact the team's heavy focus on attacking the paint.

Juice Feb 10, 2021

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In their second straight overtime game, the Lakers pulled out a win over the Thunder while Anthony Davis and Alex Caruso sat out with injury. Pete, Darius, and Mike breakdown how, after being thrust back into the rotation after not playing for 4 games, Wes Matthews stepped up to help the Lakers win the game and how these minutes reaffirm the team's depth. Then later, the guys talk about LeBron's big minutes in recent games and striking the right balance between ensuring he's not being overburdened with how important getting reps with him are for the team's new additions.

Checkpoint Feb 08, 2021

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The Lakers are 1/3 of the way through the regular season after an ugly win against Detroit on Saturday night. In this episode, Pete, Darius & Mike review the team's performance vs. their expectations, and look at the rest of Western Conference through a similar lens.

What a Second Half! Feb 05, 2021

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Pete, Mike and Darius discuss the Lakers' dominant second half performance in their 114-93 win over the Denver Nuggets, areas where the team can continue to improve on offense, and give props to THT, Kuz, and Trezz.

5-2 Road Trip Feb 03, 2021

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The Lakers wrapped up their 7 game road trip with a 5-2 record and win over the Hawks on Monday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win through the lens of Frank Vogel's rotation decisions and the lift the team is getting from a newly formed group of playmakers and hustle guys flanking LeBron. Later in the pod the guys preview the Nets/Clippers matchup, giving their thoughts on both teams and how they look as contenders in comparison to each other and the Lakers.

Victory in Boston Feb 01, 2021

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oh, the celtics lost?...

Puzzle Pieces Jan 29, 2021

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Are the Lakers too reliant on LeBron James? Is there any way to muster joy while playing in your 5th city in a 7 game road trip on the 2nd night of a back to back while in a pandemic? How can the team get Dennis Schröder back on track? Should Frank Vogel tweak the rotation? Pete, Mike, and Darius tried to tackle these questions, and more, as they reflect on the Lakers' back to back losses against the 76ers and, in their worst game of the season, the Pistons on Thursday night.

Classic LeBron Jan 27, 2021

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The Lakers kept their undefeated road record intact with a win over the Cavs on Monday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, focusing on LeBron James' 46 point scoring outburst and his dominant 4th quarter to close out the game. Later, the guys show more appreciation for LeBron's season so far and discuss the upcoming game vs. the 76ers, including breaking down some of the matchup questions around how the team matches up with Joel Embiid.

Lakers Lock In on D Jan 25, 2021

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The Lakers moved to 9-0 on the road in a beatdown of the Bulls that was not as close as the final score implied. Pete, Mike, and Darius breakdown the win, focusing on AD's two-way dominance and the bench unit's 4th quarter defense that closed the door on the Bulls after their 3rd quarter rally. Then later, the guys discuss Alex Caruso's standing in the rotation and Dennis Schröder finding his footing on a title contender while playing next to stars like LeBron and AD.

A New Identity Jan 23, 2021

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The Lakers didn't play their best basketball, but still kept the Bucks at arm's length in the 4th quarter to win fairly comfortably in Milwaukee, moving their undefeated record on the road to 8-0. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win and explore questions about the team's defensive identity and the job Frank Vogel is doing in getting his team on track to win games even when they're not at their best. Later, the guys dive into the Lakers hot shooting from beyond the arc and discuss whether they think it is sustainable.

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