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The Lakers got one of their better wins of the season, locking in defensively to beat the Thunder on Monday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, the defensive performances of Austin Reaves and Spencer Dinwiddie, the attention to detail within the game plan defensively by the rest of the team, and much more. And then later, the guys preview Wednesday's game against the Kings and discuss the implications it can have on the standings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost their 8th consecutive game to the Nuggets over the weekend, and did so in a familiar fashion with Denver's execution and shot making seizing the game down the stretch. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the challenges of defending the Nuggets, the decision to play Cam Reddish over D'Angelo Russell down the stretch, and much more. And then later, the guys preview Monday's matchup with the Thunder and dive into the Anthony Davis vs. Chet Holmgren matchup and brainstorm ideas for defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was not their best played game, but the Lakers fended off a feisty Wizards team to get a win in overtime and finish February with a 9-3 record. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the team's low energy, the challenges of getting a team's best shot every night, the emotional ride of a game like that, and understanding what is needed in order to do just enough to get a win. And then later, the guys discuss the upcoming game against the Nuggets, Jamal Murray's ankle injury, and how the dynamics change if he is unable to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers stunned the Clippers with a huge 4th quarter comeback fueled by the brilliance of LeBron James and catalyzed by energetic defense to get a great win Wednesday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss how it all transpired and highlight how the game turned around, why LeBron's defense was nearly as important as his shot making, the key part Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes played in the comeback, D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura's shooting and confidence, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a few days off, the Lakers head into tonight's matchup with the Clippers with the possibility of Cam Reddish returning to the lineup and beginning a stretch of the schedule that is very home friendly. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how Cam's pending return could impact the rotation and how the choices the coaches make could play into the traps of earlier season challenges on the backboards. And then later, the guys discuss the matchup with the Clippers more generally.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers suffered a disappointing loss to the Suns on Sunday, giving up a monster 1st quarter and then falling short in their comeback attempts over the rest of the game. Darius and Mike discuss the rough first quarter, Anthony Davis' matchup with Jusuf Nurkic, the Suns' big bench groups, and the Lakers own lineup choices to counter Phoenix's size. And then later, the guys discuss the standings and home-heavy March schedule.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LeBron-less Lakers hung tight for nearly a half, but gave up a run to close the 2nd quarter and never threatened the game again in a loss to the Warriors on Thursday night. Pete and Darius discuss the game, how the Warriors scrambled the Lakers schemes on both sides of the ball, the challenges faced by the Lakers guards against the Warriors defense, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys return from the All-Star break to discuss LeBron & Wood’s injuries, how the team can build on its offensive momentum, and preview tonight’s game vs the resurgent Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers enter the All-Star break with a 30-26 record and real momentum. Pete, Mike, and Darius reflect on the team to this point, highlighting the challenges and growing pains on offense, the shift towards bigger lineups, the individual play of Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the last part of the season and the choices the coaches will be confronted with in terms of lineups and the rotation as the team gets healthier.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After winning in Utah on the 2nd night of a back-to-back without LeBron James, the Lakers head into the All-Star break as winners of three in a row and six of their last seven games. Pete and Darius discuss the win over the Jazz and the great rhythm they're in offensively. And then later, the guys discuss Rui Hachimura's recent play and how his offensive versatility is proving so useful, while also discussing their ongoing impressions of Spencer Dinwiddie's overall fit on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete & Mike discuss the win over the Pistons, the humming offense as of late within the 5-out motion offense, the integration of Spencer Dinwiddie on offense & defense, how this latest iteration of the team allows for a lesser load on LeBron & Anthony Davis for the rest of the regular season, and look ahead to the NBA standings, with the Lakers publicly stating that they want to avoid the Play-In Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With roughly two-thirds of the NBA season over, the Lakers are a couple games over .500 and (mostly) have a sense of what their team will look like the rest of the season. Pete and Darius discuss what they hope to see from the team in the short and long term on both sides of the ball, how the team's growth on offense can help compensate for their defense, where Spencer Dinwiddie fits into this equation, their view on 3-guard lineups, potential defensive solutions until the team gets healthier on the wing, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a quiet trade deadline, the Lakers made some noise in the buyout market by signing Spencer Dinwiddie after he was traded to, and subsequently waived by, the Raptors. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the Dinwiddie acquisition and explore how he might help on offense, how he will need to be accommodated for on defense, and the overall value add of getting a talent like his for just an open roster spot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers unveiled their statue for Kobe Bryant in a wonderful ceremony, but then lost a hard-fought game to the Nuggets where Denver made the critical plays down the stretch to pull things out. Mike and Darius discuss the events of the entire day, starting with the ceremony, the statue, and what stood out to them and then diving into the game and how the Nuggets' continuity, togetherness, and scoring from their main trio were too much for a Lakers team down some key players on both sides of the ball. And then later the guys discuss the Lakers quiet trade deadline and offer a brief preview of the Pelicans game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers head into Thursday's trade deadline in a much different position than last year when it seemed inevitable and necessary for a trade to be made. Darius and Mike discuss the current state of the team heading into the deadline, whether they think a deal is on the horizon, and, if a deal is made, how big it could be. And then later the guys look at the West standings heading into the upcoming All-Star break and how important the Lakers next four games are.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers closed out their road trip with a win in Charlotte and now head into a busy week that will include the trade deadline and a celebration of Kobe Bryant at the unveiling of his statue on Thursday. Pete and Darius dive into these topics and more, hitting on D'Angelo Russell's strong play, what the trade deadline may or may not bring, and share some initial thoughts on celebrating Kobe as we head into Thursday's ceremony.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers wrapped up their weekend with a hard fought win against the red-hot Knicks and have a chance to go 4-2 on their road trip if they can beat the Hornets on Monday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game vs. the Knicks, the starting lineup shift, and the upcoming week the team is facing with the trade deadline on the horizon and the Kobe statue ceremony later this week. And then later the guys discuss AD being named to the All-Star team and express their thoughts on some of the pushback to the Lakers getting two representatives in the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without LeBron and Anthony Davis available, the Lakers went into Boston and played with effort, energy, and determination to beat the Celtics to get one of their best wins of the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the total team effort to get the win, how Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes set the tone, Austin Reaves stepping up as a scorer and on-ball player, D'Angelo Russell's passing, Rui's critical 4th quarter offense, and much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another defeat to the Hawks and heading into a big game against the Celtics, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the state of the Lakers, their spirit and competitiveness, their struggles on defense, Jarred Vanderbilt's offensive improvements, and the idea and value of spacing when building out lineups. And then later, the guys dive into the matchup with the Celtics and challenges they pose for the Lakers defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers got run off the floor by an energized Rockets team that took advantage of a combination of tired legs and low effort from a team that played a double overtime game just a couple days prior. Pete and Darius discuss the game and what went wrong, discuss the ongoing defensive struggles of the team's smaller lineups, and how the team needed more from their bench groups from an effort and energy standpoint. And then later, the guys express their concern for Tuesday's game vs. an explosive Hawks offense that will again test the Lakers perimeter defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices