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The Lakers swept a weekend of games vs. the Clippers, getting both wins while dealing with injuries to starters Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura. Pete and Darius discuss both wins, focusing on Luka Dončić finding his stride offensively with his jumper and ability to beat switches, the quality of the team's depth to grind out wins while being short handed, Dalton Knecht's shot making, and much more.  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 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: lakerfi

The Lakers won their 4th straight game, holding on against the shorthanded Wolves after again jumping out to a big lead. Pete and Darius discuss the game, losing Rui Hachimura to a knee straing and the ramifications if he misses any time, the team's continued success on defense, some of their (and Luka Dončić's) struggles on offense, and much more.  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 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 da

How much do you believe in this version of the Lakers to be title contenders? Is their defense actually this good? Can their offense take the next step forward? Pete and Darius debate these questions by examining this team through a lens of comparison to past great Lakers champions, how those groups were built, and the newness of this sort of roster built around LeBron and Luka, and whose best lineups might be their small-ball groups. 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 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/lakerfilmro

The Lakers held off the Mavs for a hard-fought win in Luka Dončić's first game vs. his former team on Tuesday night. Pete and Darius discuss the win, highlighting Luka's triple double, LeBron's great 4th quarter, and the team finding ways to make enough plays on both sides of the ball. And then later, the guys discuss Rui Hachimura's strong recent play and versatility on defense, LeBron's defensive commitment, and much more.  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 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 Fe

Luka Dončić will face off against his former team for the first time on Tuesday when the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to play the Lakers. Pete and Darius use this opportunity to revisit the trade that brought Luka to L.A., and discuss where their heads are now that the team has some games under their belt and things feel more real. And then later the guys dig into the matchup with the Mavs and talk about the Lakers ceiling on defense.  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 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/lakerfilmro

The Lakers got one of their best wins of the season, taking down the Nuggets in what was Luka Dončić's best game as a Laker. Pete and Darius discuss the win, highlighting Luka's great game, the Lakers defensive game plan and execution, and much more.  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 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 yo

The Lakers got a very good and much needed win, beating the Blazers on the 2nd night of a back-to-back on the strength of huge performances from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting LeBron and Austin's nights, the physicality and switching of Portland's defense, how the role players found ways to impact the game even when they weren't getting a lot of shot attempts, and much more.  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 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 Feedb

The Lakers suffered a bad loss against the Hornets on Wednesday night, as an Austin Reaves ejection, offensive struggles brought on by an abundance of missed threes and questionable shot selection, and late game defensive struggles doomed them. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting Reaves' ejection, Luka's ongoing shotmaking issues, the team's affinity for taking threes, ways they can find a better offensive flow, and much more.  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 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/lakerfi

The Lakers return from the all-star break well positioned to make a run towards the playoffs. Pete and Darius look at the state of the team and where they sit in the standings, the challenge of the upcoming schedule and the multiple back-to-backs over the next month, how the team can manage this stretch of games with their depth and health concerns, and much more.  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 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 a

The Lakers suffered a disappointing loss to the Jazz on Wednesday night and head into the All-Star break with some of their momentum curbed. Pete and Darius discuss the game, how being without Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent impacted their defense, Alex Len's tough first game as a Laker after being thrust into the lineup for extended minutes, and the Lakers general effort level vs. a Jazz team they'd just beaten. And then later, the guys continue their discussion of Luka Dončić's game, focusing on his passing and defense.  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 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 YouTu

The Lakers announced they signed center Alex Len for the rest of the season, while waiving Christian Wood. Pete and Darius react to the Len signing, discussing his skill set and how he fits into the rotation. Later, the guys discuss Wednesday's game against the Jazz through the lens of Dalton Knecht's return to the lineup after the rescinded trade with the Hornets. And finally, the guys pay tribute to the great Hubie Brown who called the final game of his broadcasting career over the weekend. 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 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/@LakerFi

Luka Dončić made his Lakers debut and the Lakers got another blowout win, this time over the Jazz. Pete and Darius break down Luka's game, the uniqueness of his style and shot creation skills, his defense and rebounding, and much more. And then later the guys zoom out to discuss the Lakers being the hottest team in the league in their last 10 games and what stands out to them from this stretch. 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 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: lakerfilmro

The Lakers had another busy weekend, getting a huge win over the Pacers on the back of a monster Austin Reaves performance and then, in a shocking turn, having their trade for Mark Williams be rescinded after medical concerns arose in the wake of his team physical by the Lakers. Pete and Darius react to the Williams news, and then they dive into Austin's big night in the Pacers win. And then later, the guys discuss Luka likely making his Lakers debut on Monday night against the Jazz.  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 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 P

The Lakers got a good win against the Warriors on Thursday, jumping out to a big lead and then holding on in the 2nd half on the back of a massive performance from LeBron James. Pete and Darius discuss the win, highlighting LeBron's transcendent play, the defensive attitude and intensity brought by Jarred Vanderbilt, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Gabe Vincent, and much more. And then later, the guys take a tour around the NBA after a landscape shifting trade deadline and discuss what moves stood out most to them. 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 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.yout

Where do the Lakers stand after the trade deadline? What do we expect to see from this new team that was formed through the transformational deals of the last few days? What are some of the stylistic changes we expect to see? Pete and Darius answer these questions and more, and also say goodbye to Dalton Knecht, one of the more fun Lakers rookies they've rooted for in recent years. 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 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

After hinting that a big move for a center was much more likely in the summer just a day earlier, Rob Pelinka has struck again with a trade for big man Mark Williams, sending out Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and valued draft capital to the Hornets. Pete and Darius react to the trade, highlighting their excitement for what Williams can bring on offense and the backboards, what their concerns are on defense, the price the Lakers paid, and much more.  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 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.t

The Lakers held their introductory press conference for Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning and then got a resounding win against the Clippers to close out their road trip on Tuesday night. Pete and Darius discuss the win and how LeBron led the way again for a team that is clearly connected and trending up, and then later get into their impressions of the Luka presser and all that was said by both Luka and Rob Pelinka. And then later the guys take stock in where things stand heading into Thursday's trade deadline and what direction the team goes in as they continue to look for another center.  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me

With Luka now in the fold and the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Pete and Darius discuss the different approaches the Lakers front office can take towards team building, the ongoing need at the center spot, and newly emerged need on the wing now that Max Christie is gone, and the impact on short vs. long-term planning the front office can now explore when trying to build a title team. 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 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@gm

In Luka Doncic and LeBron, the Lakers now have two power-forward sized passing geniuses who have built careers on being shot creation engines for their respective teams. Pete and Darius discuss how this duo fits together on offense, what they're most excited about and intrigued by, where their could be some challenges, and much more.  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 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 priv