Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
Episodes
The Dust Settles
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With LeBron’s likely return tonight vs New Orleans, the Lakers will have their new roster intact for the first time. Pete & Mike continue their disc...
Deep Cover
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers got buried by a barrage of Blazers' three pointers on Monday night in a game that hurts them in the standings. Pete and Darius discuss the ...
Golden Start
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers got a much needed win vs. the Warriors on Saturday as several of their newly acquired players made their debut after the trade deadline. Pe...
Hail to the King
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pete, Mike, Darius, and special guest Joey Ramirez discuss LeBron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer. From the raw stats of how he's get...
MO TRADES
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After trading away Russell Westbrook on Wednesday, the Lakers had an active trade deadline on Thursday, adding a deal that exchanged Patrick Beverley ...
D'LO!
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers entered a new era with an old friend when they traded Russell Westbrook for former Laker D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vander...
Hot Mess
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, but the Lakers lost the game playing lackluster defense while not showing a lot of collective ...
Austin Returns
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Reaves is set to return from injury, which is both a welcomed addition to a team that has missed his specific skill set and another variable to...
Plot Twist
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a weekend of trade speculation and the possibility he would end up on the Lakers, Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Pete, Mi...
Just Enough
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers rallied late to beat the Pacers, coming out on top after an uneven game where their effort and energy level was not as good as Indiana's. P...
One More Week
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trade rumors have swirled around the Lakers since the beginning of the offseason, and now the trade deadline is just one week away. The guys discuss h...
Escape from New York
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers beat the Knicks on Monday night in a game that both frustrated and illuminated some important ideas about what direction this team can go ...
Second Look
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers struggled on offense vs the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron & AD. Pete & Mike discuss how the team can get bogged down against switching defen...
Three Blind Mice
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another missed call at the end of regulation led to a Lakers OT loss in Boston on Saturday, continuing a pattern of obvious, late-game officiating mis...
On the Road w/ Mychal Thompson
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and special guest Mychal Thompson sit down in Trudell's Boston hotel room to discuss Mychal's memories of playing - and beating - the Celtics, th...
Three Years Later
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From watching him come of age and mature in the NBA, to his influence on the league and their personal and professional lives, and everything in betwe...
AD & Rui
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers won a mostly poorly played game against the Spurs on Wednesday night, but the bigger news was Anthony Davis returning to the lineup after m...
Over the Top
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Clippers once again beat the Lakers with a dominant shooting performance, controlling the game from the beginning. The guys discuss why the Lakers...
New Beginnings
24 Jan 2023
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Pete and Mike discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Rui Hachimura as he joins the Lakers, and reflect on a pair of improbable comeback wins ...
Rui Hachimura
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have agreed to a trade with the Washington Wizards for combo forward Rui Hachimura. Pete and Darius react to the trade and offer their init...
The Cavalry
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have an 8-9 record since Anthony Davis went down, finding ways to tread water and stay in the hunt for a low-end playoff spot in the proces...
Western Conference Look
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of another hard fought Lakers' loss, Mike and Darius look at the Western Conference standings through the lens of risers and fallers ...
Pick & Roles
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After starting the season 2-10 the Lakers have quietly been one of the best offenses in the league. A key driver of their success has been their pick-...
Playing with Fire
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers snapped their 3-game losing streak with a win over Houston in a game without much defense. The guys discuss the balance between LeBron’s ...
Groundhog Day
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a game it feels like we've seen many times before, the Lakers lost in crunch-time when they weren't able to convert on their final offensive posses...
Another Heartbreaker
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost a heartbreaker of a game in double OT to the Mavs on Thursday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius react to Luka's big shots, LeBron's (and t...
Closing Lineup
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have lost several games this season because their closing lineup struggled to close out the other team and a big path to improving in the ...
Building on Identity
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been surprised by LeBron's level of play so far this season? How have the Western Conference standings impacted your outlook on the Lakers be...
Halfway Point
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers reached the halfway point of the season with a 19-22 record through 41 games. Pete and Darius reflect on what they've learned about the tea...
5 Straight
09 Jan 2023
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The Lakers won in convincing fashion vs Atlanta and again in a shootout in Sacramento this weekend, and when the dust settled they had a 5-game winnin...
Fill in the Blanks
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are dealing with injury issues heading into a weekend back-to-back against the Hawks and the Kings. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the...
Tuff
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A shorthanded Lakers team beat the Heat for one of their best wins of the season Wednesday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, focusing on...
Second Chances
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers are in the midst of a stretch of games where they face a team they recently played, in their current form without Anthony Davis. The guys d...
3-2 Road Trip
03 Jan 2023
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The Lakers closed out their road trip with a win in Charlotte, led by another masterful LeBron James performance. Pete and Darius discuss the Hornets ...
ATLien
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers had an eventful weekend when LeBron James celebrated his birthday with a breathtaking performance against the Hawks and set themselves up f...
On the Road w/ Billy Mac
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a special bonus podcast, Mike speaks with special guest Bill “Billy Mac” MacDonald about the Western conference landscape, Anthony Davis, & lif...
38 Special
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Birthday LeBron James! On the day that LeBron celebrates his 38th birthday, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the incomparable level of production...
Streetfighters
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers were competitive in their loss to the Heat, but were outdone by Miami's physicality on the backboards and in ball pressure that led to eas...
Textbook
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers snapped a 4-game losing streak with a surprisingly sharp performance vs a streaking Orlando team with a huge size advantage. Pete & Mike di...
Darvin's Options
27 Dec 2022
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From injuries, to trade rumors, to general roster imbalances, Darvin Ham has faced a multitude of challenges in his first season as a head coach. Pete...
Code Red
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost a pair of games in frustrating fashion over the weekend, dipping to 7 games under .500 in the process. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss ...
Christmas Weekend
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete & Mike reminisce about past Lakers showcases on Christmas and preview the upcoming game against Charlotte, with the latest on Austin Reaves' and ...
Shorthanded
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost to the Kings on Wednesday night in a game that reminded of too many other nights over the past three seasons where injuries and player...
Max
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pete & Mike preview tonight’s game vs the Sacramento Kings, before turning their focus to Max Christie’s development, as he enters the Lakers rota...
Big Questions
20 Dec 2022
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As the Lakers adjust to life without Anthony Davis, a greater emphasis will be placed on the strengths and weaknesses of their big men and how to best...
Stay Afloat
19 Dec 2022
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The Lakers won a pair of games over the weekend, but lost Anthony Davis to a right foot injury that will keep him out indefinitely. Pete, Mike, and Da...
Window of Opportunity
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have a couple of games left in their tough December schedule, before they enter a stretch of 10 straight games vs teams hovering around .50...
Trade Season
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
December 15th is the unofficial opening of trade season as nearly all the players who signed contracts this offseason become trade eligible. Pete, Mik...
Rollercoaster
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers lost another wild game down the stretch, blowing a 13-point lead after a brilliant 31-5 run brought them back against the hated Celtics. Th...
Old Rivals
13 Dec 2022
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The Lakers and Celtics write the latest chapter of their rivalry tonight, at a difficult point in both team’s schedules. The guys discuss how the La...
Split Personality
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After splitting their games in Philly and Detroit, the Lakers ended their road trip 3-3 while showing all that they're capable of being in both good a...
Numbers Game
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What lineups best support LeBron in his 20th season? Should the team be playing bigger more? Who should be the team's starting five? What stands out a...
Zone Up
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers played the Raptors without Anthony Davis and LeBron and lost handily, but there's still lessons to learn from games like that. Pete and Dar...
Tall Task
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Anthony Davis only playing 8 minutes due to the flu, the Lakers lost a tough game to the Cavs on Tuesday and head into Toronto on a back-to-back ...
Big Picture
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers face a tough back-to-back against Cleveland & Toronto, and will be doing so without Wenyen Gabriel, who will be out at least a week with a ...
Golden Weekend
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers went 2-0 to start their road trip over the weekend, winning a high level game vs. the Bucks on Friday and then thrashing the Wizards on Sun...
Long Road Trip
02 Dec 2022
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The Lakers head into their 6-game road trip playing some of their best basketball of the season, but against a difficult slate of opponents. Pete, Mik...
Good Spirits
01 Dec 2022
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Pete & Darius take stock about how they feel about this Lakers team after 20 games, focusing on the games of Russell Westbrook, LeBron James & Austin ...
What We Need
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the Lakers are set to play their 20th game of the season tonight against Portland, they know much more about what does and doesn’t work on the ro...
Collapse
29 Nov 2022
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A buzzer-beating 3-pointer capped off a 17 point collapse by the Lakers on Monday night, dropping them to 7-12 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius d...
Get a Rhythm
28 Nov 2022
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Winners of four of their last five games, the Lakers are finding their rhythm as a team and it's showing up in multiple areas on both sides of the ba...
Ramp Up
25 Nov 2022
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The Lakers upcoming December schedule is road heavy and unforgiving. Before that stretch, however, they face the Spurs twice, and then return home to ...
Progression
23 Nov 2022
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The Lakers dropped a tough game against the Suns on Tuesday, snapping their 3-game winning streak in the process. Mike and Darius discuss the game, fo...
Wild West
22 Nov 2022
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The Top 10 seeds in the Western Conference are separated by 2 games, and every team has at least 6 losses. The guys discuss the ever-shifting standing...
3 Straight
21 Nov 2022
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After a weekend of victories over the Pistons and Spurs, the Lakers have won 3 games in a row and are showing more signs of learning what type of team...
Back At It
18 Nov 2022
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The Lakers head into a weekend of games after a scheduling quirk gave them 4 days off since their last game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the La...
Birthright
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is your Lakers fandom origin story? Who's your favorite former Laker who's still in the league (and why is it Alex Caruso)? Do the Lakers still h...
Dennis & TB
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Dennis Schröder and Thomas Bryant set to return, Darvin Ham will have decisions to make on how he shifts his rotations in order to accommodate t...
Building Bridges
15 Nov 2022
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How can the Lakers continue to prioritize Anthony Davis offensively when the team is fully healthy? What is LeBron's role in getting him involved? How...
AD's Weekend
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers weekend didn't go exactly was well as was hoped, but a win against the Nets on Sunday ended their 5-game losing streak and offered some gui...
Get It Back
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James is out with a groin injury and the Lakers head into a weekend with winnable games against the Kings and the Nets before several days of...
Losing Spirit
10 Nov 2022
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The Lakers fell to the Clippers last night in a game that followed similar trendlines to their previous losses. Pete, Mike, and Darius zoom out from t...
The Next Ten
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lakers have started the season 2-8 against a difficult schedule, but their next stretch of 10 games offers more opportunities to stack wins and im...
Bad Hand
08 Nov 2022
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The Lakers were able to get Anthony Davis going, but the Jazz's shot making combined with more 3rd quarter struggles to sink the Lakers and drop them ...
Unlocking AD
07 Nov 2022
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After an 0-2 weekend with losses to the Jazz and the Cavs, and with another game with the Jazz on Monday night, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss some of...
Keep It Going
04 Nov 2022
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The Lakers have a pair of games this weekend and will look to keep their momentum going after winning back to back games. Pete, Mike, and Darius discu...
Lakers Win Thriller
03 Nov 2022
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After taking a big lead in the 3rd quarter and then giving it all back in the 4th, a Matt Ryan buzzer-beating 3-pointer forced overtime and the Lakers...
Nash Fired
02 Nov 2022
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The Nets are embroiled in controversy and drama simply by employing Kyrie Irving, but magnified that further on Tuesday by firing Steve Nash and by, r...
Natural Fits
01 Nov 2022
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The Lakers entered training camp with several players of comparable talent levels competing for roles. Pete and Mike discuss who amongst them has had ...
First Win
31 Oct 2022
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The Lakers won their first game against the Nuggets on Sunday night, showing good resolve over the course of the game to hold on. Pete and Darius dis...
Now & Later
28 Oct 2022
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Sitting at 0-4, the urgency for the Lakers to improve feels more pressing by the day, and a Russell Westbrook trade still presents the best option to ...
0 - 4
27 Oct 2022
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The Lakers loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday reinforced some of the bigger picture challenges the Lakers are facing this season. Pete, Mike, and Darius...
League Pass Nuggets
26 Oct 2022
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Can the Lakers defense hold up against a Nuggets team that is working to reintegrate Jamal Murray and Michael Porter back into the lineup? If Russell ...
Guard Up
25 Oct 2022
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The Lakers are a disappointing 0-3, but their defense has been the exact opposite of that, ranking #2 in the NBA on that end so far. Pete, Mike, and D...
Gut Punch
24 Oct 2022
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The Lakers lost a gut punch game against the Blazers on Sunday night, proving unable to hold on late as their offensive struggles continued and a coup...
Small Step
21 Oct 2022
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The Lakers fought hard and played well defensively, but their outside shooting struggles continued in their loss to the Clippers on Thursday night. Pe...
Too Short
19 Oct 2022
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The Lakers opened their season with a loss to the Warriors, showing some of the limitations of their roster while also having several of their role pl...
Opening NIght
18 Oct 2022
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Opening night is finally here and the Lakers will face off against the Golden State Warriors. Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the game, focusing on how...
Western Conference Preview
18 Oct 2022
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Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the Western Conference heading into the regular season and project who will win the most regular season games. Can the...
First Checkpoint
17 Oct 2022
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Preseason is over and the Lakers are preparing for opening night while dealing with some injury uncertainty and without getting a lot of minutes from...
4-Guard Lineups
14 Oct 2022
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Pete & Mike discuss the Lakers' 4-guard lineups, what they've learned since the beginning of training camp, and more. Learn more about your ad choic...
Flashback
13 Oct 2022
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In a game that was being billed as a dress rehearsal for the regular season and one in which the Lakers had nearly their entire rotation available to ...
How Schröder Fits
12 Oct 2022
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On Monday, Dennis Schröder met with the media for the first time since signing with the team in free agency. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Dennis' ...
Built to Run
11 Oct 2022
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With Darvin Ham stating he's strongly considering starting Anthony Davis at Center, Pete, Mike, and Darius further discuss how that could look practic...
AD the 5?
10 Oct 2022
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The Lakers got their first win of the preseason, beating the Warriors on Sunday night. Pete and Darius discuss the game, focusing on why Anthony Davis...
Camp Battles
07 Oct 2022
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Who has been the Lakers best center through three preseason games? Does Wenyen Gabriel's play impact how the big man rotation plays out? After Lonnie ...
Carry Over
06 Oct 2022
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The Lakers may not have beaten the Suns on Wednesday night, but they won the competitive portion of the game between the starting groups, took good st...
Game the System
05 Oct 2022
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Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Pat Bev's penchant for drawing a favorable whistle, the value and limitation of that, the impact of the change in the T...
First Impressions
04 Oct 2022
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Pete & Mike give their first impressions of the Lakers first preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Preseason is Here
03 Oct 2022
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The Lakers open their preseason Monday in a game vs. the Kings. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss their expectations heading into the game, their excite...