The Lakers lost in brutal fashion against the Bulls, surrendering a game they had won with defensive miscues, a bad turnover, and multiple made Bulls threes capped off by a half court heave at the buzzer that was the nail in the coffin. Pete and Darius run the gamut of emotions after the loss, offering both frustration over what transpired while also discussing a hopeful path forward for the Lakers after all the good the team did to position themselves to win. 

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LeBron James capped off quite a Wednesday for him with a game winning, buzzer beating tip-in that downed the Pacers and ended the Lakers three game losing streak in the process. Pete and Darius discuss LeBron's night, from his early scoring struggles to his great all around floor game that culminated with that final bucket. And then later the guys dive into Austin's huge 2nd quarter, Luka's continued brilliance as a scorer, Vando's impact, Rui's importance to the team's offense, and close things out by discussing the news of Jordan Goodwin's new contract with the team. 

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Pete and Darius discuss LeBron James' role in the Lakers defense, how his return from injury and ramping back up impacts all that he does for the team on that end of the floor, and much more. And then later, the guys ongoing lineup questions and the decisions facing JJ Redick, particularly when looking at the bench groups led by Luka Dončić vs. those led by LeBron and Austin Reaves. 

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The Lakers lost their third straight game, this time falling to the Magic in the first of their four game road trip. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the ongoing defensive struggles, how those challenges relate LeBron and Rui Hachimura's return from injury, the search for lineup consistency with everyone available to play, and much more.

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The Lakers have lost back to back games, the first in a blowout when nearly every rotation player sat when the team played their sixth game in eight nights and then the second another blowout loss, this time with the full rotation available against the upstart Bulls who simply dominated them. Pete and Darius zero in on the Bulls game and discuss whether some of the defensive challenges the Lakers faced are part of larger concern or just a one-off. And then later the guys discuss Jarred Vanderbilt, where he fits best within lineup groupings, his role on offense, and much more.

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The Lakers took down a short handed Nuggets team on Wednesday night, fueled by an incredible Luka Dončić scoring binge in the 1st quarter. Pete and Darius break down the win, diving deep into Luka's ability to put pressure on the defense as a scorer and the diversity he shows in how and where he attacks from. And then later, the guys discuss Austin Reaves' continued strong play and much more. 

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With Luka Dončić now in the fold, the Lakers ability to create and extend advantages offensively and get defenses into scramble mode has only been amplified. Pete and Darius discuss the team's ability to put defenses "into the blender", the role LeBron and Austin Reaves play in this idea, and how creating and maximizing these possessions will be critical to their success into the playoffs and beyond.

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The Lakers swept their home back to back, taking down the Spurs on Monday night. Pete and Darius break down the win, highlighting Austin Reaves’ continued strong play and Luka Dončić’s ability to get his teammates good shots all over the court. And then later, the guys discuss Dalton Knecht’s resiliency and how he’s played well while stepping into a bigger role due to the team’s injuries.

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After several games between some of the top teams in the league in the last week, Pete and Darius discuss what makes the top teams special, how the Lakers compare to them, what steps are needed for the Lakers to join the inner circle of contending teams, and much more. 

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