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Going to Bed Mad Dec 29, 2020

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The Lakers fell to 2-2 on the season after losing to the Blazers on Monday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what led to the loss, zeroing in on the lack of competitive fire they saw from several players, most notably Anthony Davis. Later, the guys get into Marc Gasol's improved play over the last two games and what they've liked from Kyle Kuzma to this point in the season.

Lakers Fall on Ring Night Dec 23, 2020

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On the night the Lakers got their championship rings they also dropped their season opener in a loss to the Clippers. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what it was like watching this team celebrate their championship one last time and then later get into some of the specifics of the game and what stood out to them about this specific matchup vs. the Clippers and what some of their bigger takeaways are from the team now that the regular season has started.

Kuz Gets Paid Dec 21, 2020

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The Lakers have extended Kyle Kuzma's contract, locking him in for the next 3 seasons. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what this deal means for Kuzma's play this season and for the Lakers as they continue to build out a roster to contend for this season and beyond. Then the guys get into the team's season opener vs. the Clippers on Tuesday, including why this can be a statement game for both teams.

That Second Quarter Dec 18, 2020

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LeBron and Anthony Davis made their preseason debuts. Kyle Kuzma showed out offensively. Talen Horton-Tucker continued to make his case to be a permanent fixture in the Lakers rotation. Oh, and the Lakers improved to 3-0 in the preseason with another strong all-around performance. Pete, Mike, and Darius break it all down, including their takes on the 2nd quarter run that felt like a message to the Suns and the rest of the NBA that this team is ready to make a statement.

3 through 8 Dec 16, 2020

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How does the Lakers depth matchup vs. the rest of the Western Conference when you take away LeBron and AD? Pete, Mike, and Darius try to answer this question by looking at each Western Conference roster's 3-8 players and compare them to what the Lakers have to offer. Going team by team, the guys take a new angle on what West teams might surprise this season based on the quality of their depth and determine if the Lakers can not only lay claim to having the NBA's best duo, but also the best supporting cast

THT Dec 14, 2020

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After scoring 33 points with 10 rebounds and 4 assists vs. the Clippers on Sunday night, Talen Horton-Tucker is staking his claim for a rotation spot when the regular season starts. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss THT's preseason so far and breakdown what has stood out to them, including how he's been so effective as a scorer and what he's brought defensively. Later they get into Marc Gasol's debut and discuss how his passing is already adding a new dimension to the Lakers offense.

Preseason Preview Dec 11, 2020

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The offseason is officially over and preseason basketball is here with the Lakers facing off against the Clippers on Friday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what they're most excited for, what players they'll have a closer eye on, and their general expectations for the first preseason game after such a short turnaround. Later, the guys talk more about the team's young players, especially the intriguing Talen Horton-Tucker coming into his sophomore season.

Star Alignments Dec 09, 2020

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In a league driven by its star players, the Lakers are as well positioned as possible with LeBron and Anthony Davis locked into deals for years to come. Around the rest of the NBA, however, some of the league's best players find themselves in situations that lack that same stability. From James Harden asking out of Houston to Kevin Durant coming back from his ruptured achilles in Brooklyn to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George trying to bounce back from their disappointing playoff exit across the STAPLES Center hallway, Pete, Darius, and Mike go around the league and discuss how things are aligning for several of the NBA's biggest stars as training camps open.

Training Camp Dec 07, 2020

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How will the unique circumstances of this year's training camp affect the Lakers? Pete, Mike, and Darius try to answer that question by diving into the challenges Frank Vogel faces in trying to integrate new players and ramp up to the team's first regular season game in such a condensed timeframe. Later, the guys talk about what they think Vogel will focus most on during camp and what attributes this team has that can work in their favor and make Vogel's job a bit easier.

Future is Bright Dec 04, 2020

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The Lakers were blessed with good news this week when LeBron James and Anthony Davis both committed to the franchise with new contracts, giving the team stability and setting them up for long term contention. Pete, Darius, and Mike celebrate the signings and discuss what it means for the organization to get these types of commitments from their franchise cornerstones.