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With the playoffs fast approaching, Pete and Darius discuss Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, and Luke Kennard as postseason rotation pieces, any concerns they might have about them being “played off the floor”, how schemes and coaching decisions will factor in these players’ playoff viability, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/la...

Pete and Darius continue their discussion about the Lakers success this season, the NBA awards chase, and where Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick, and Luka Dončić fit into the national discussion for executive of the year, coach of the year, and MVP. And then later, the guys discuss things that they’ll be watching out for in the team’s final nine games to close the season. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.o...

Coming off a great road trip where the Lakers went 5-1, Pete and Darius discuss the current state of the team, how they’ve already surpassed preseason projections for their season long win total, why the team isn’t discussed through the lens of a group exceeding expectations, and how this has manifested in the awards race for not only this season, but for many other Lakers teams in recent history....

The Lakers close out their road trip in Indiana and, with just 10 games remaining, have the inside track to earning the 3rd seed in the West. Pete and Darius discuss closing out the road trip and having to do it while banged up, the remaining strength of the team’s schedule, and much more. And then later the guys debate the possibility of the NBA expanding on the heels of the reports that the leag...

The Lakers 9-game winning streak ended with a close loss to the Pistons in Detroit. Pete and Darius discuss the game, find the silver lining in losing the way the team did, how the Lakers 2nd half performance showed resiliency while revealing growth and improvement in the team’s approach, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss LeBron and Austin’s jump shooting and why their collective ver...

The Lakers won their 9th straight game over the weekend in dramatic fashion, getting a game-winning three from Luke Kennard to take down the Magic. Pete and Darius zoom out to take a bigger look at the Lakers current streak, how things have fallen into place on both sides of the ball, Luka’s dominance, the importance of LeBron’s engagement, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside....

Luka Dončić turned a “schedule loss” into a win with a monstrous 60-point game against the Heat, giving the Lakers their 8th straight victory in the process. Pete and Darius discuss Luka’s masterful performance, how the level he’s playing at can demoralize opponents while uplifting his own team, and more. And then later, the guys discuss LeBron’s belief in the team and how what he’s seeing from Do...

Luka Dončić and LeBron James powered the Lakers to their 7th straight win and a sweep of their two game set against the Rockets. Pete and Darius break down Luka’s mastery to close out the game, LeBron’s nearly perfect shooting night while turning back the clock with massive dunks, Deandre Ayton’s presence in the paint and his matchup with Alperen Şengün, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https:...

A key to the Lakers overall success is their ability to win the possession game by managing their turnovers and being able to rebound effectively. Pete and Darius discuss some of the Lakers recent success in forcing turnovers against opposing star players, their improvement in taking care of the ball more, the challenges the best teams in the conference pose in winning the rebounding game, and mor...

The Lakers eeked out a grimy win against the Rockets, holding them to the fewest points of any opponent this season. Pete goes on a rant about the way KD is covered - both on and off the court - the guys discuss the possession battle that decided the game, LeBron & Austin stepping up on defense, and more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/peo...

The Lakers beat the Nuggets in an instant classic, getting a miraculous Austin Reaves free throw miss and bucket to force overtime and then a Luka Dončić game winner with under a second left to seal the win. Pete and Darius dive into all the details, from the Lakers jumping out to a big lead, what went into Denver’s huge comeback, LeBron’s hustle, Marcus Smart making countless plays, Deandre Ayton...

The Lakers won their 4th straight game, beating the Bulls behind a dominant offensive performance from Luka Dončić and the rest of the starters while getting a strong game from LeBron in his return from injury. Pete and Darius break down Luka’s big night, LeBron blending in, Austin Reaves staying in his offensive groove, Ayton’s ongoing effort and hustle, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https...

The guys react to Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points, before discussing an Eastern Conference race that’s becoming more intriguing by the day. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https:...

The Lakers got another good win, taking down the Timberwolves with a strong second half performance led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the Lakers slow start offensively and how they found their stride later, the defensive effort to hold down the Wolves, Luka and Reaves’ big nights, Deandre Ayton’s impact, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside...

The Lakers have been playing more minutes without a traditional center, with impressive results against even some of the West’s best teams. The guys discuss the rationale behind these groups and why they are dominating the short stretches they’ve played, how they have to defend to make it viable, and why we might see it quite a bit against the team’s three likeliest playoff opponents. Join Pete on...

With LeBron James sidelined, Lakers got a pair wins over the weekend, knocking off the Pacers and Knicks with strong performances from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Pete and Darius break down Luka’s brilliance, Reaves rediscovering his scoring touch, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the ongoing trend of the Lakers playing well when LeBron sits out and what that means for the teams...

The Lakers lost on the road in Denver, proving unable to dig themselves out of the awful start to the game. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers not being ready to play when the game started, how their defense struggled to contain Jokic and Jamal Murray, the positive play from Jaxson Hayes and how the team’s defense did well to force turnovers, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss Deandre...

The Lakers face off against the Nuggets on Thursday, with the winner taking over the 5th seed in the conference. Pete and Darius discuss the matchup with Denver, the standings chase with just 20 games left in the regular season, and how teams three through six can all pose challenges for each other. And then later, the guys discuss Austin Reaves’ recent play and production as well as a new hire th...

The Lakers won their third straight game, coming from behind to close out the Pelicans with a big run in the 4th quarter. Pete and Darius discuss why this win was better than it might seem on paper, the contributions of Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the Lakers’ center rotation, Deandre Ayton’s utility, and Jarred Vanderbilt falling out of the rotati...

Raj Chipalu joins Pete to discuss the experience of attending games and diving deep into film in the same season, and share what they’ve noticed while rewatching recent Laker games. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacof...

The Lakers blew out a pair of Pacific Division rivals this weekend, with their offense clicking better than it has all season with the Big 3. The guys discuss what worked, the rotation beginning to settle in, Kennard’s impact, Bron’s jumper returning, Luka’s dominance, and more. Join Pete on Offside! ⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠ LFR Store: ⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-...

The Lakers dropped another close game against a shorthanded Suns team who outscored them by 33 points from behind the arc. The guys discuss a team that is starting to fracture a bit, some of the reasons why, encouraging signs from the 3 stars together despite the loss, and how to get the spirit of the team back on track. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbu...

The Lakers star trio of Luka Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves have played well individually this season, but their on-court chemistry together, even on offense, is still work in progress. Pete and Darius discuss why this could be the case, possible solutions, what players surrounding them work better than others, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: ht...

Daman Rangoola joins Pete & Darius to discuss the experience of being a bit skeptical about the team's newest superstar. Join Pete on Offside! ⁠⁠https://www.offside.gg/beta⁠⁠ LFR Store: ⁠⁠https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store⁠⁠ Pete’s Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠⁠ Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠⁠ Pete’s YouTube: ⁠⁠h...

Late game struggles left the Lakers with their second consecutive loss, this time to Orlando in a game where Luka Dončić’s shot making was not there and neither LeBron nor Austin Reaves could do enough to pick up the slack. Pete and Darius discuss the struggles that led to the loss, Luka’s role in the team’s recent struggles, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Sto...