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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch

The Lakers lost in frustrating fashion to the Warriors on Monday night, ending their 5 game winning streak in the process. Should we be concerned? In the aftermath of the game Pete, Darius, and Mike put the performance into context and debate their differing takeaways, discussing how much it reflects a more common occurrence for a team coming off a title vs. something that should be looked at with more introspection and seriousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heading into Monday's matchup with the Warriors, the Lakers boast the NBA's best record and are riding a 5 game winning streak. But the schedule is about to get more difficult, so Pete, Darius, and Mike break down the upcoming stretch of games and what they hope to see from the team during that stretch. Then later, the guys get into the improvements they've seen from the Lakers role players of late, highlighting Alex Caruso and Montrezl Harrell. They close the pod with their thoughts on the Warriors game and what they're most looking forward to in that game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-

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The Lakers took down the Rockets again, sweeping the two game set in Houston and moving to 6-0 on the road this year. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down the importance of the Lakers ramping up their level of play these two games and how much should be taken away from the wins considering the Rockets current level of disarray. Later, the guys discuss some of lineups Frank Vogel has been deploying by looking closer at an approach with Bron and AD that, though much different from last season, has proven successful so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic

The Lakers played one of their most complete games of the season on both sides of the ball to completely dominate the Rockets in what Frank Vogel called an "identity win". Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into what they saw, focusing on Anthony Davis backing up his calls for more defensive effort and how KCP's return to the lineup really gave the team a spark in transition. Then later, the guys discuss Talen Horton-Tucker's strong performance and show Montezl Harrell some love for his strong play of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://

The Lakers suffered a loss that had been in the making for a week, when their lackluster effort and defensive miscues finally caught up with them against the Spurs on Thursday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what went wrong in the game, using Anthony Davis' comments about the team needing better defensive effort and execution as a jumping off point for their talk. Then later, the guys get into the events that took place in Washington this week, including reactions from around the NBA and what role those of us in media and with platforms have in helping to bring about positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht

The Lakers closed out their road with a win over the Grizzlies, going 4-0 in the process and moving to 6-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, highlighting another strong 4th quarter performance from LeBron and AD on both sides of the ball to seal the win. Then, the guys pick Mike's brain on what it's like to be on the road in the NBA, including how building chemistry this year might differ from years past due to the COVID restrictions, what it's like towards the end of a long trip, and why, for some players, being on the road might make it easier to lock in than being at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v

After beating the Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon, the Lakers have won 3 straight games and move to 5-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down what stood out to them about the win, including the boost the bench gave the team all night, LeBron's 4th fantastic quarter offensively, and Anthony Davis' strong defensive performance. Then later, the guys discuss Wes Matthews strong shooting in recent games and his overall play to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers brought in the new year with a win over the Spurs to move to 4-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, drilling in on Marc Gasol's role as a passer and playmaker in the 2nd half and how THT's defensive effort, after not playing in the last game, stood out. Later, they talk Montezl Harrell's role and how he can best fit next to Anthony Davis as a defensive frontcourt partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the wild blowouts to the repeat opponents, there has been a weirdness to this NBA season that has been evident to anyone watching games from around the league. Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into the strangeness and offer up some explanations for what they've been seeing. Later, the guys have a spirited discussion about Dennis Schröder and offer their impressions of him at this stage of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To