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One Win Away Oct 07, 2020

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The Lakers are now one win away from an NBA championship after defeating the Heat in physically and mentally exhausting game 4. Pete and Darius break down the win by examining each quarter, highlighting Antony Davis' defensive impact, LeBron finding his offensive rhythm in the 2nd half, and KCP's 4th quarter contributions.

Chop Wood, Carry Water Oct 05, 2020

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With a chance to go up 3-0 in the Finals, the Lakers were absolutely and totally outplayed by Jimmy Butler and a Heat team who played with force and poise to climb back into the series with a game 3 win. Pete and Darius break down the Lakers lack of focus, the Heat's schematic adjustments that put the Lakers on their heels, and what they expect the Lakers to change heading into game 4.

In the Moment Oct 03, 2020

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The Lakers again proved their flexibility as a team by beating back the Heat zone to keep them at arm's length and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Pete and Darius take different perspectives in the aftermath, analyzing both what the team could have done better vs. the shorthanded Heat in a game that offered some rough stretches while also marveling at the greatness, in the moment, of what this team is accomplishing as it gets within two wins of an NBA championship.

Built Different Oct 01, 2020

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LeBron James often says that the Lakers are "Built Different" and his Lakers showed exactly how true that is by dominating the Heat to take a 1-0 in the NBA Finals. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers win and break down Anthony Davis' big night, the Heat's struggles to defend LeBron, and what to expect from Miami as the series advances, particularly with the injury to Goran Dragic putting his availability in question.

Finals Preview Sep 30, 2020

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How do the Lakers attack the Heat's zone defense? Can the Lakers defense hold up against the Heat's off-ball movement and shooting? How do Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo match up vs. LeBon James and Anthony Davis? Pete and Darius answer these questions, offer their keys to the series, and break down all the details of the NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and the Heat.

WE'RE GOING TO THE NBA FINALS!!! Sep 27, 2020

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An epic 4th quarter from LeBron James led the Lakers to a game 5 win over the Nuggets and punched the Lakers ticket to the NBA Finals. Pete and Darius celebrate the victory, reflect on the team's journey to their first Finals appearance in a decade, and break down all the details that sealed the win.

Slugfest Sep 25, 2020

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Jamal Murray's sensational shot making was not enough to sink the Lakers, who were able to hold off the Nuggets to take a 3-1 lead and get within one win of the NBA Finals. From the scoring duel between Murray and Anthony Davis to Dwight Howard's impact after being inserted into the starting lineup and everything in between, Pete and Darius discuss the emotional ride of watching these two great teams battle and break down everything about the game.

Adjustments Sep 23, 2020

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A frantic 4th quarter comeback fell short and the Lakers dropped game 3 to a hot shooting Nuggets team who clawed their way back into the Western Conference Finals. Pete and Darius discuss what went wrong for the Lakers, what Denver did to tilt this game in their favor, and what adjustments the Lakers can make moving forward to reclaim control of the series.

One of One Sep 21, 2020

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A furious 2nd half comeback by the Nuggets was spoiled by an Anthony Davis buzzer beating 3-pointer, propelling the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Pete and Darius discuss how Davis' versatility and scoring prowess led the Lakers to the win and then get into whether the factors that fueled the Nuggets' 2nd half surge are lasting or can be snuffed out by better focus and attentiveness by the Lakers.

Styles Make Fights Sep 19, 2020

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Pete and Darius discuss the ways that the Lakers exerted their will on the Denver Nuggets in their dominant Game 1 victory.