Matter of Stats

This week we kick off the 2025/2026 NBA season with a recap of the Lakers opening night home loss to the Golden State Warriors. We also discuss the Lakers 1-5 preseason, the final game dress rehearsal, and how that may have led to the opening night loss. Plus, what’s up next for the Lakers the rest of this opening week in the NBA. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast ​ X: @MatterOfStat...

​Recap of the Lakers first round series loss to the vs Wolves. What went wrong? ​Did JJ get out coached in this series or did he just make rookie mistakes? ​What’s next for the Lakers this summer? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoSMamba714 @BillyR824. Matter of Stats YouTube page: youtube.com/@matterofstatspodc...

*The Lakers finish the regular season as the number 3 team in the West. *We preview the Lakers 1st round playoff series vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. *We breakdown what the biggest factors will be for the Lakers to win the series. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoSMamba714 @BillyR824. Matter of Stats YouTube p...

On this week’s episode we discuss: *The Lakers wins vs Memphis, Houston, & the split in OKC. *A Western Conference standings playoff update. *What the Lakers need to do to hang onto the 3 seed. *Can the Lakes defense hold up throughout the playoffs? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoSMamba714 @BillyR824. Matter...

On this week’s episode we discuss: *The Lakers 3 game losing streak. *The current 4 game road trip. *The Lakers recent rotation usage. *The Lakers remaining schedule. *Where we think the Lakers will finish in the West. Can they play well enough to stay in the top 4? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoSMamba714 @B...

On this weeks episode we discuss: *The Lakers 0-4 road trip. *The loss to the Nuggets. *Reaves excellent play. *Injury updates for LeBron & Rui. *Their current 5 game home stand. *Who would be the best 1st round playoff matchup for the Lakers? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoSMamba714 @BillyR824. Matter of...

On this weeks episode we discuss: *The Lakers loss to the Celtics. *What’s the level of concern after their 2-game losing streak? *The severity of LeBron’s groin injury. *The Lakers tough upcoming schedule. *Can they stay in the top 4 of the Western Conference with LeBron out? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoS...

On this weeks episode we discuss: *The Lakers 7-game winning streak. *Their stretch of wins vs .500 teams. *Their tough upcoming road trip. *An update on the Western Conference standings. *Should the Lakers release Morris or Reddish to move Goodwin or Jemison to the active roster? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP...

On this weeks episode we discuss: *The Lakers big win at Denver. *The Lakers win vs the Mavs. *How Luka looked in a mixed emotions first game against his former team. *How the Lakers are playing so great on both ends of the floor & where they currently stand in the Western Conference. *What is the biggest X factor for the Lakers the rest of this season? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPod...

On this week’s episode we discuss: 🤔 The Lakers second half outlook. ⏳Luka & LeBron's timeline, how long do they have to figure it out?  🧐 What adjustments will Reaves have to make playing with Luka?  ❓What are some of the biggest questions for this Lakers team for 2nd half of the season? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter...

On this week’s episode we discuss: 👉 The Lakers 6-game wining streak! 👉 Luka’s Lakers debut vs the Jazz. 👉 The Lakers decision to rescind the Mark Williams trade. 👉 The Lakers waiving Christian Wood to add Alex Len. 👉 What else could the Lakers do to the roster before the playoffs. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfS...

On this week’s episode we discuss: 👉 The Lakers continued hot play, winners of 9 of their last 11 games. 👉 Luka’s introductory press conference. 👉 NBA trade deadline updates. 👉 What will Rob and the Lakers do before the trade deadline? 👉 We weigh in with our trade scenarios of what we think the Lakers should still do. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (...

The Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic! We discuss this mega blockbuster trade! How did this trade happen? Why did it happen? What does it mean for the Lakers present and future now with Luka?!! Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoSMamba714 @BillyR824. Matter of Stats YouTube page: youtube.com/@matterofsta...

On this week’s episode we discuss: 👉 The Lakers winning streak snapped in Philly. 👉 A.D. injury update. 👉 The Lakers win vs the Celtics. 👉 A.D.’s interview with Shams. Will the Lakers actually make a move to get another big man? 👉 The return of Vando. How has he looked so far and what does his return mean for Rui? Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (form...

On this week’s episode we discuss: 👉 The Lakers’ victories against the Heat and Nets. 👉 Yet another loss to the Clippers. 👉 The ongoing issues plaguing this Lakers team, can they be fixed? 👉 LeBron’s comments about the team needing to play near-perfect basketball due to the roster’s construction. 👉 Is LeBron calling out the front office? If so, what does this mean for Rob and the moves he mig...

This week we discuss the Lakers current 3-game losing streak, and what seems to be the biggest problem with their recent poor play. Also, we debate what the potential return of Vando means for the Lakers. Can his return make an immediate impact and be the missing piece to this roster? Plus any additional sports news, highlights, hot takes, and our usual shenanigans. Matter of Stats Instagram: @Mat...

This week we discuss where the Lakers currently are in the Western Conference standings, their start to 2025, and the last 10 games, including back-to-back losses to the Rockets and the short-handed Mavs. We also breakdown the DFS trade. We debate whether this roster has truly improved or do they still need to add more size and athleticism to be a real championship contender? Plus any additional s...

This week we recap the Lakers last two games vs the Timberwolves and the Grizzlies. Plus we debate what is the biggest issue this Lakers team is currently facing? Is it coaching inexperience, roster construction, injuries, the front office, bench production, or something else? Along with any additional sports news, highlights, hot takes, and our usual shenanigans. Matter of Stats Instagram: @Matte...

This week we recap the Lakers previous two games vs the Hawks and the Blazers. We also debate if the Lakers should do whatever it takes to improve this roster to win now, or consider blowing the whole thing up and rebuild for the future! Plus additional sports news, highlights, hot items, and our usual shenanigans. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. X: (formerly...

This week we recap the Lakers recent stretch of games, where they have struggled, losing 4 of their last 6 contests. Including their struggles on offense and what they can do to be more consistent. Plus we discuss LeBron’s current struggles, his workload, and if his efforts to try and play every game is good or bad. Plus additional sports news, highlights, hot items, and our usual shenanigans. Mat...

This week we discuss the Lakers 6 game winning streak, and their undefeated home record! We also break down the red hot stretch of Lakers rookie stand out Dalton Knecht. Is he the real deal, can he sustain this, and is now at the top of the discussion for Rookie Of The Year? Plus any additional sports news, hot items, and our usual shenanigans. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATm...

This week we recap the Lakers recent 3-0 home stand and their 6-0 undefeated home record. We also discuss if LeBron as the Lakers primary playmaker point guard can work all season and if Russell coming off the bench is a realistic long term option, or simply a short term solution. Plus we give a quick preview of the much anticipated Tyson / Paul fight. Along with other sports news, hot items, and...

On this weeks episode we discuss the Lakers recent 1-4 road trip. We provide our thoughts on what went wrong over the past 5 games, and what seems to be plaguing the Lakers during their current struggles. Plus any additional sports news, hot items, and our usual shenanigans. Matter of Stats Instagram: @MatterOfStatsPodcast @ATmosPod1 @BillyR81. ​ X: (formerly known as Twitter) @MatterOfStatsP @MoS...

On this week’s episode we welcome special guest, host of the Los Angeles Lakers Network and The SportsHeadlines Show, Sean Davis to the podcast. We discuss the Lakers’ recent games against the Suns and Kings, their strong start to the season, Sean’s observations on this Lakers team, his thoughts on JJ Redick, potential roster moves, how far they can go, and much more! Follow Sean Davis: @sean_davi...

On this week’s episode we recap the Lakers opening night win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Including watching as LeBron & Bronny take the court together as the first father son duo in NBA history! We also preview, and give our predictions, for the most highly anticipated World Series in years, as the Yankees and Dodgers get set to square off in the fall classic. Plus our usual sports talk, n...