Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

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Billionaire on a Back to Back
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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Good Shot, Great Shot, Bad Loss
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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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40:25
Playoff Push
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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Run or Die
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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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39:15
Lakers Sign Alex Len
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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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