After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embiid-less Philadephia 76ers and the struggling Indiana Pacers. Plus, an injury update on Christian Wood, Jared Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And, Sliwa takes a look at the remarkable play of D'Angelo Russell in the last couple months. Then, the Southern Calfornia News Group's Khobi Price on what happens if the Lakers don't make the playoffs and who he thinks the Lakers miss the most.  Also, a look ahead to the light week for the Lakers. 

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The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left in the regular season. Plus, more on Anthony Davis' historic night in the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. And, a look back at D'Angelo Russell's career high night in the win vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about the chances the Lakers have against the World Champion Denver Nuggets and how AD has to "prove it in the playoffs." Also, an update on Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent. 

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In the last week, the Lakers beat the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards and OKC Thunder while also losing a very close game to the World Champion Denver Nuggets, so Sliwa feels really good about the week that was. Also, how crucial is D'Angelo Russell's play to the Lakers' success? Sli thinks D'Lo is very important to the how the Lakers can become contenders. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about the Lakers' recent play and how that can affect the standings heading into the Playoffs.  And, Sli gives an injury update on Gabe Vincent.  

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With 22 more games to go until the Lakers hopefully make the Playoffs, Sli can feel some people already "losing faith" in the Lakers since they are currently kicking around the 9th and 10th spots in the Western Conference. Plus, through his first 5 games, new Laker Spencer Dinwiddie is struggling but are the Lakers using him incorrectly? Sliwa tries to answer that question. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane calls in to talk about how he thinks the Lakers shouldn't try to put themselves in a "1-game situations" and his thoughts on Didwiddle's struggles. Then, Sli previews the last regular season game where the Lakers and the LA Clippers are "co-tenants" at Crypto.com Arena.

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The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games, including impressive wins at Boston and New York, Sliwa is a little bit more optimistic as the team heads in to the All-Star Break. Plus, reaction to the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. Sli thinks its an excellent signing for the Lakers, as he brings "instant offense." And, the Lakers "stood pat" at the trade deadline, was it the right thing to do? Also, the debut of "4th Quarter.

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Sliwa started off the show looking back on the 4-2 Grammys' Road Trip, in which they looked an lottery team in back-to-back losses to looking like a team in the upper tier of the NBA with wins vs Boston and New York. Plus, what to expect for the Lakers at the NBA trade deadline, which is on Thursday. Sli also took calls from fans that either want to see the Lakers make a move or stand pat at the deadline. Then, a look ahead to the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling. 

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After the emotional Double Overtime win in San Francisco against the Warriors, the Lakers have two bad back-to-back losses to Houston and Atlanta, so Sli tries to figure out what team the Lakers are: A Championship Contender or a Play-in team?  Also, an update on Anthony Davis. And, what was in LeBron's head with the Hourglass emoji? Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about the emoji and the chances the Lakers make a deal before the NBA Trade Deadline.  Then, Sliwa looks at the week ahead, including the trip to Beantown to face the hated Celtics. 

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The Lakers are currently 5-5 through the month of January, but Sliwa thinks they need "a little bit more" to get back on the winning side consistly. Plus, should the Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell, who is playing his best ball of the season in the last 5 games? Sli talked about it. Also, if D'Lo goes, who should come in? DeJounte Murray? Bruce Brown Jr? Sliwa went down the list of possible players that can help the Lakers. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about all the trade rumors and help Sli preview the always big showdown between the Lakers/Clippers. And, a special look back at Kobe's 81 points vs the Toronto Raptors back on this day in 2006.  

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Even though the Lakers have under .500 at the moment, Sliwa still has faith in the team if they got in to the playoffs and played young teams with not a lot of experience such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sli also thinks the next 2 weeks are lots of "winable games" before the schedule gets really tough. Plus, another change to the lineup and reaction to more trade rumors. Also, Spectrum's Billy Macdonald called in to talk about the state of the Lakers and "sing the praises" of D'Angelo Russell. Then, Sliwa looked at the week ahead for the Purple and Gold.

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After 2 really bad losses last week to Miami and Memphis, the Lakers got back-to-back wins vs the white, hot Clips and the Toronto Raptors, but Sli still thinks there are more bad than good with the team right now. Also, do you believe in Anthony Davis? Sli brings it up. Then, Sliwa reacts to D'Angelo Russell's quote of basically not "fitting in with this team." Plus, Producer DeAndre had a huge problem with Sli's take on D'Lo.  

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