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5 Straight Jan 09, 2023

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The Lakers won in convincing fashion vs Atlanta and again in a shootout in Sacramento this weekend, and when the dust settled they had a 5-game winning streak and just a game back of the 6th seed. Pete and Mike discuss the fast-paced, high motor style that’s becoming the team's identity, the invaluable contributions of Dennis, Russ, and TB, and the emerging chemistry between Russ and LeBron.

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Fill in the Blanks Jan 06, 2023

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The Lakers are dealing with injury issues heading into a weekend back-to-back against the Hawks and the Kings. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the injuries impact the lineup decisions Darvin Ham will have to make, what they expect from LeBron in his return to the lineup, and get into some of the details of the matchup vs. the Hawks.

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Tuff Jan 05, 2023

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A shorthanded Lakers team beat the Heat for one of their best wins of the season Wednesday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, focusing on Dennis Schröder's big night, Thomas Bryant's resilience and his big 4th quarter, and why the mentality and makeup of this group of players is proving so endearing to fans.

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Second Chances Jan 04, 2023

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The Lakers are in the midst of a stretch of games where they face a team they recently played, in their current form without Anthony Davis. The guys discuss what the Lakers can learn from last week’s game that can be applied to tonight’s matchup vs Miami, the value of strength & athleticism, and more.

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3-2 Road Trip Jan 03, 2023

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The Lakers closed out their road trip with a win in Charlotte, led by another masterful LeBron James performance. Pete and Darius discuss the Hornets game, but also the road trip overall, highlighting LeBron's play, how he's scoring so well, and examining some of the differences they're seeing compared to earlier in the season. Then later, the guys discuss how the Lakers have adjusted without Lonnie Walker available and why Troy Brown and Patrick Beverley have benefitted individually and helped the team play more conventional lineups as a result of his absence.

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ATLien Jan 02, 2023

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The Lakers had an eventful weekend when LeBron James celebrated his birthday with a breathtaking performance against the Hawks and set themselves up for a potential winning road trip if they can get a victory in Charlotte on Monday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss LeBron's performance, appreciating the level he's still able to reach in his 20th season, and then get into some of the ways the team supported him defensively and with different lineup types in Atlanta. Then later the guys discuss the matchup with the Hornets and why the Lakers are positioned to get a win to close out their trip.

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On the Road w/ Billy Mac Dec 30, 2022

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In a special bonus podcast, Mike speaks with special guest Bill “Billy Mac” MacDonald about the Western conference landscape, Anthony Davis, & life on the road as part of the Lakers’ broadcasting team.

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38 Special Dec 30, 2022

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Happy Birthday LeBron James! On the day that LeBron celebrates his 38th birthday, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the incomparable level of production he's bringing in his 20th season, the prospects of him keeping up this level of play for seasons to come, and whether him playing this well creates urgency for the Lakers to improve the team this season — particularly in the wake of his comments after the Heat game.

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Streetfighters Dec 29, 2022

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The Lakers were competitive in their loss to the Heat, but were outdone by Miami's physicality on the backboards and in ball pressure that led to easy baskets on putbacks and off turnovers. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the Lakers can better deal with physical perimeter teams and how Juan Toscano-Anderson's 4th quarter play offers hints at potential solutions and his specific role in finding more success in small-ball lineups.

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Textbook Dec 28, 2022

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The Lakers snapped a 4-game losing streak with a surprisingly sharp performance vs a streaking Orlando team with a huge size advantage. Pete & Mike discuss how the Lakers used their speed, team rebounding, and transition to get an unexpected wire-to-wire win, then preview tonight’s game vs Miami.

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