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Old Rivals Dec 13, 2022

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The Lakers and Celtics write the latest chapter of their rivalry tonight, at a difficult point in both team’s schedules. The guys discuss how the Lakers can capitalize on Boston’s depleted frontcourt, the complications their wings present for a Lakers team without many forwards, and more.

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Split Personality Dec 12, 2022

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After splitting their games in Philly and Detroit, the Lakers ended their road trip 3-3 while showing all that they're capable of being in both good and bad ways. Pete and Darius discuss how the road trip impacted their views of the team to this point and what they believe are some of the biggest target areas for improvement in any potential trade. Then later they discuss Austin Reaves' bounce back games to close out the road trip and how his ability as an on-ball player can be utilized more.

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Numbers Game Dec 09, 2022

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What lineups best support LeBron in his 20th season? Should the team be playing bigger more? Who should be the team's starting five? What stands out about lineups with Anthony Davis and Russ? Pete, Mike, and Darius answer these questions and more when they dissect the Lakers early season lineup data to look for trends and make determinations about which groups are most helping the team.

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Zone Up Dec 08, 2022

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The Lakers played the Raptors without Anthony Davis and LeBron and lost handily, but there's still lessons to learn from games like that. Pete and Darius discuss the game, diving into the team's zone defense, how it looked against Toronto, and how it can be useful in the future. Then later, the guys talk Austin Reaves' recent stretch of up and down play, what might be causing it, and his general role on a team with so many guards who can handle the ball.

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Tall Task Dec 07, 2022

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With Anthony Davis only playing 8 minutes due to the flu, the Lakers lost a tough game to the Cavs on Tuesday and head into Toronto on a back-to-back shorthanded to play to the Raptors. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the loss to Cleveland, preview the Raptors game, and discuss some of the team's on-again-off-again shooting struggles and potential ways to address them.

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Big Picture Dec 06, 2022

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The Lakers face a tough back-to-back against Cleveland & Toronto, and will be doing so without Wenyen Gabriel, who will be out at least a week with a sprained shoulder. The guys discuss the team’s frontcourt options, Dennis Schröder’s effectiveness in a new role, and what they have their eye on in tonight’s matchup vs the Cavs.

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Golden Weekend Dec 05, 2022

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The Lakers went 2-0 to start their road trip over the weekend, winning a high level game vs. the Bucks on Friday and then thrashing the Wizards on Sunday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the games through the prism of Anthony Davis' dominance, from him scoring 44 and 55 points to the elite rebounding and defense, and the inspiration he's providing his teammates by the levels he's reaching during this run of elite play over his last 10 games.

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Long Road Trip Dec 02, 2022

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The Lakers head into their 6-game road trip playing some of their best basketball of the season, but against a difficult slate of opponents. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Friday's game against the Bucks, why the ask on LeBron is so big in this game, how the potential return of Khris Middleton can impact the matchup, and how this game -- and this road trip in general -- are a test for Austin Reaves and his minutes played.

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Good Spirits Dec 01, 2022

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Pete & Darius take stock about how they feel about this Lakers team after 20 games, focusing on the games of Russell Westbrook, LeBron James & Austin Reaves.

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What We Need Nov 30, 2022

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As the Lakers are set to play their 20th game of the season tonight against Portland, they know much more about what does and doesn’t work on the roster than they did when the season began. The guys discuss how watching the team play has changed their view of what types of players they’d like to pursue in a trade.

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