
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas & Darius Soriano.
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Apr 26, 2025 • 39min
Wolves Take Game 3
With Luka Dončić dealing with an illness and compromised physically, LeBron James stepped up with a big scoring night and great game overall, but it was not enough as Anthony Edwards and the Wolves made all the plays down the stretch to take Game 3 and seize a 2-1 series lead. Pete and Darius react to the game, discussing Luka's untimely illness, LeBron's great night, the Wolves' strong play, and the too-frequent turnovers and other mistakes that cost the Lakers what was a winnable game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 26min
Road Killers
As the Lakers head into Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves in Minnesota, Pete and Darius reminisce about Kobe Bryant quieting road arenas in huge playoff games, how Luka Dončić is cut from this same cloth and carries on this tradition, and how role players fit into the mindset of being a road killer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 2025 • 44min
Lakers Look to Win the Ground Game
As the Lakers head to Minnesota for Game 3, Pete and Darius review some of the things that have them encouraged about the Lakers chances the rest of the series, and look at the different ways the team can start to find their stride offensively to build on the early successes they had early in Game 2 vs. the Wolves' defense. Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 43min
Lakers Turn Up Defensive Pressure, Take Game 2
The Lakers turned up their defensive intensity and physicality, holding the Wolves to just 85 points to secure a much needed win and even up their 1st round series at one game apiece. Pete and Darius react to the win, highlighting the team's improvements on the defensive side of the ball, Luka's strong night as a scorer and shot creator, Austin Reaves finding his offensive game from two-point range, Rui's strong night on defense, and the wonderful floor game from LeBron James. Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 33min
Move to Audacy
The Lakers face a near must-win situation in Game 2 tonight against the Wolves. The guys discuss how the Lakers were surprised by Minnesota's defensive approach, how they can create easier offense on switches, and share some news about the pod. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 41min
Lakers vs Wolves - Game 2 Adjustments
In advance of Tuesday's Game 2 between the Lakers and the Wolves, Pete and Darius look at some adjustments the Lakers can make to try to even the series before the games shift back to Minnesota. Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 2025 • 33min
Wolves Thrash Lakers in Game 1
Despite a strong scoring night from Luka Dončić, the Lakers got blown out in Game 1 against the Timberwolves, doing too little to slow down their hot shooting and struggling to create advantage against the Wolves’ set defense. Pete and Darius react to the game, offering their thoughts on the Lakers game plan on both ends, Minnesota’s readiness and execution against that plan, the two stretches of the game that stood out most to them, Austin Reaves’ challenges offensively, and much more. Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 34min
Drop is Death - How Will the Wolves Guard the Lakers
Minnesota runs a drop-heavy defensive coverage that's built around Rudy Gobert's abilities as a rim protector, but as JJ Redick has said...drop is death against Luka. The guys discuss how the Lakers will try to get the Wolves out of their preferred defensive alignments, why the Wolves have more cards to play than just the drop, who the Lakers are likeliest to target, and more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 37min
Ant & Julius
The Lakers switch-heavy defense invites mismatch hunting and the 1-on-1 scenarios that Anthony Edwards can thrive in. Pete & Darius discuss what makes Ant such a threat in isolation, how the Lakers will try to defend him with multiple players, and Julius Randle’s importance as a secondary shot creator for the Wolves.Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 36min
Lakers vs Wolves Big Picture Thoughts
Pete & Darius give their initial, big picture impressions of the Lakers vs Wolves matchup.Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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