Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball episodes:

• 04.29.2024

  Game 4 vs. Nuggets

  The Lakers staved off elimination with a wire-to-wire win in Game 4. Pete, Mike & Darius discuss overcoming the Lakers' 3Q scoring woes, LeBron’s off ball work and the impact that has on D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis’...

  
• 04.27.2024

  Game 3 vs. Nuggets

  The Lakers are once again on the verge of elimination against the Nuggets after falling down 0-3 by losing Thursday's game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, but also the ingredients of the series to this point, the challenges...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Agree to Disagree

  Pete and Darius continue to preview the Lakers game 3 matchup with the Nuggets by looking at what the team has been doing to get Anthony Davis going offensively that has worked, potential counters to the adjustment Denver made in changing...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Nuggets Game 3 Preview

  Pete, Mike, and Darius begin their preview of Lakers/Nuggets Game 3 by further diving into where there are gains to be made offensively, some of the strategies the team is employing defensively to good success, where some of their defensive...

  
• 04.23.2024

  Game 2 vs. Nuggets

  The Lakers lost in heartbreaking fashion to Denver in Game 2, falling at the hands of a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater after leading by 20 points in the 3rd quarter. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the mental toll losses...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Game 1 vs. Nuggets

  The Lakers fell to the Nuggets in Game 1, losing the rebounding battle, the turnover battle, and the transition battle. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, highlighting where the Lakers were good and why they were able to take an...

  
• 04.19.2024

  Nuggets Preview, Part 2

  In part 2 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the challenges of defending Denver's offense, debate different strategies for dealing with Nikola Jokic, the various matchups the team...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Nuggets Preview, Part 1

  In part 1 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius offer their initial thoughts on the matchup and how it differs from last season's playoffs and even some of the...

  
• 04.17.2024

  In the Playoffs

  The Pelicans had the Lakers on the ropes late, but a Zion injury, clutch play from DLo, a huge rebound by AD, and near perfection at the FT line sealed the win. Pete & Darius discuss the Lakers making the...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Pelicans Preview

  Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the Lakers play-in game against the Pelicans, highlighting the challenges of beating a good team twice in a row, some of the Lakers advantages over this Pelicans group, whether the team can continue to contain Zion, and...

  
• 04.15.2024

  47-35

  The Lakers beat the Pelicans to claim the 8th seed and end the regular season with a 47-35 record. Pete, Mike, and Darius offer their thoughts on what has been a roller coaster of a year and then dive into...

  
• 04.13.2024

  Path to 8

  The Lakers moved in the 8th seed and now control their own destiny to stick in that slot after beating the Grizzlies and getting a couple of fortuitous losses from the Kings and Warriors on Friday night. Pete, Mike, and...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Unsettled

  The Lakers head into their final two games of the regular season in the 10th seed, but still have an avenue to climb up higher if things break their way. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the various standings scenarios, the importance...

  
• 04.10.2024

  On the Brink

  With AD unable to play, a compromised Lakers defense surrendered a historic 3PT shooting night to Golden State, putting them on course for the 9 vs 10 play-in game. Pete & Mike discuss the team’s defensive dilemmas without AD, the...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Golden Opportunity

  The Lakers head into a game against the Warriors that has massive standings implications towards the 9th seed and the Lakers desires to still move up to 8th or higher. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what this game means to the...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Eye of the Beholder

  The Lakers split their weekend games with a great win over the Cavs, but then a frustrating loss against the Wolves in which LeBron did not play and Anthony Davis left after the 1st quarter with an eye injury. Mike...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Big Weekend

  The Lakers head into their final five games with their biggest weekend of the season and a back-to-back slate against the Cavs and the T'Wolves. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss and preview both games, highlighting the challenges both teams present, how...

  
• 04.04.2024

  5-1 Road Trip

  The Lakers completed their road trip with a win over the Wizards, moving to 5-1 on their trip and 11 games over .500. Pete and Darius discuss the win, highlight some positives from the trip overall, and discuss the general state...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Clock the Win

  The Lakers blew out the Raptors on Tuesday night, getting strong nights from LeBron and Anthony Davis in the paint and great shooting from D'Angelo Russell and several other perimeter players. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the team's...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Bench Groups

  After a game in which the Lakers bench scored just two of the 116 points the team put up against the Nets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the team's reserves, focusing on Spencer Dinwiddie's offensive aggressiveness, how injuries have impacted...

  
• 04.01.2024

  6 of 7

  The Lakers split their weekend games with a loss to the Pacers on Friday and then a bounce-back win against the Nets on Sunday. Pete and Darius discuss the team's struggles in Indy, the shift in energy and focus defensively...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Keeping the Pace

  The Lakers continue their road trip in Indiana to wrap up their season series with the Pacers on Friday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the game and discuss how playing this team recently can set the team up to win,...

  
• 03.28.2024

  Five Straight

  The guys discuss how Rui’s always-improving abilities as a a scorer are helping the Lakers offense — and now he has the first consecutive double-doubles of his career. Later, they discuss the potential return of Gabe Vincent & how that...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Great Comeback

  On a night they did not have LeBron, couldn't make a shot early, and trailed by 19 in the 4th quarter, the Lakers won a double-OT thriller against the Bucks on Tuesday on the strength of their defense, timely shot making,...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Road Trip

  The Lakers are back on the road for their last long trip of a the season, a six-games and in nine nights trek that starts in Milwaukee against the Bucks. Mike and Darius preview the Bucks game, break down the rest...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Styles Make Fights

  The Lakers got a pair of wins over the weekend in two totally different types of games, winning a defensive slugfest against the 76ers and then fending off the Pacers in a shootout on Sunday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Ramp It Up

  With just 13 games left in the season, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss LeBron and Anthony Davis' ability to take their games to another level, particularly athletically, and what that could mean to the team both offensively and defensively as they...

  
• 03.19.2024

  The Chase

  The Lakers got back on track with a dominant win over the Hawks, spearheaded by tone-setting performances from LeBron and Anthony Davis. Mike and Darius discuss the win, focusing on LeBron's strong night and whether this performance signifies a shift...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Keep It Moving

  The Lakers lost their weekend matchup against the Warriors in a game Anthony Davis left after the 1st quarter to an eye injury. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, how AD's absence impacted the outcome, how LeBron's brilliance offensively kept them...

  
• 03.15.2024

  On Ball Creation

  In the aftermath of Wednesday's loss to the Kings and ahead of Saturday's game against the Warriors, Pete, Mike, and Darius continue their discussion of the Lakers star duo of LeBron and Anthony Davis as on-ball shot creators and drivers...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Sacramento Sweep

  The Lakers lost to the Kings for the 4th time this season, in another game that was not particularly close. Pete and Darius discuss the game and how the result highlighted some of the offensive shortcomings of the Lakers star duo of...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Track Shoes

  The Lakers are on the road in Sacramento to play the Kings in a pivotal game that can have big standings implications, to say nothing of the revenge factor from this season's games where the Kings are 3-0. Pete, Mike,...

  
• 03.11.2024

  27-25-5-7-3

  With the win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers reach 6 games over .500 for the first time this season. Pete & Mike discuss the win, Anthony Davis' historic game of 27 points, 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals &...

  
• 03.09.2024

  Russell & Motivate

  Pete & Darius react to a hard-fought win against the Bucks, highlighting to D'Angelo Russell's epic night, the importance of the Anthony Davis - Jaxson Hayes minutes, the defensive substitutions & the resilience the Lakers showed, even while being down...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Star Duos

  With the Lakers set to play the Bucks for the first time this season, Pete & Mike discuss Giannis & Dame’s first season together, how the LeBron & AD duo has changed over the years, and how that’s impacted the...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Speed Kills

  The Lakers went up big on the Kings early, but then got severely outplayed when the Kings leveraged their athleticism and speed on the perimeter to great effect on both sides of the ball. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Defensive Intensity

  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...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Familiar Loss

  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...

  
• 03.01.2024

  21 Games

  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...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Comeback King

  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...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Get a Rebound

  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...

  
• 02.26.2024

  On the Treadmill

  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...

  
• 02.23.2024

  In the Mixer

  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...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Post Break Preview

  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

  
• 02.16.2024

  Before the Break

  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...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Cliffhanger

  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...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Theory of Victory

  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...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Put It Together

  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...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Dinwiddie

  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...

  
• 02.09.2024

  2.8.24

  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...