Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

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The Lakers took down the Rockets again, sweeping the two game set in Houston and moving to 6-0 on the road this year. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down the importance of the Lakers ramping up their level of play these two games and how much should be taken away from the wins considering the Rockets current level of disarray. Later, the guys discuss some of lineups Frank Vogel has been deploying by looking closer at an approach with Bron and AD that, though much different from last season, has proven successful so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

The Lakers played one of their most complete games of the season on both sides of the ball to completely dominate the Rockets in what Frank Vogel called an "identity win". Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into what they saw, focusing on Anthony Davis backing up his calls for more defensive effort and how KCP's return to the lineup really gave the team a spark in transition. Then later, the guys discuss Talen Horton-Tucker's strong performance and show Montezl Harrell some love for his strong play of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

The Lakers suffered a loss that had been in the making for a week, when their lackluster effort and defensive miscues finally caught up with them against the Spurs on Thursday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what went wrong in the game, using Anthony Davis' comments about the team needing better defensive effort and execution as a jumping off point for their talk. Then later, the guys get into the events that took place in Washington this week, including reactions from around the NBA and what role those of us in media and with platforms have in helping to bring about positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

The Lakers closed out their road with a win over the Grizzlies, going 4-0 in the process and moving to 6-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, highlighting another strong 4th quarter performance from LeBron and AD on both sides of the ball to seal the win. Then, the guys pick Mike's brain on what it's like to be on the road in the NBA, including how building chemistry this year might differ from years past due to the COVID restrictions, what it's like towards the end of a long trip, and why, for some players, being on the road might make it easier to lock in than being at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

After beating the Grizzlies on Sunday afternoon, the Lakers have won 3 straight games and move to 5-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down what stood out to them about the win, including the boost the bench gave the team all night, LeBron's 4th fantastic quarter offensively, and Anthony Davis' strong defensive performance. Then later, the guys discuss Wes Matthews strong shooting in recent games and his overall play to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

The Lakers brought in the new year with a win over the Spurs to move to 4-2 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, drilling in on Marc Gasol's role as a passer and playmaker in the 2nd half and how THT's defensive effort, after not playing in the last game, stood out. Later, they talk Montezl Harrell's role and how he can best fit next to Anthony Davis as a defensive frontcourt partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

From the wild blowouts to the repeat opponents, there has been a weirdness to this NBA season that has been evident to anyone watching games from around the league. Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into the strangeness and offer up some explanations for what they've been seeing. Later, the guys have a spirited discussion about Dennis Schröder and offer their impressions of him at this stage of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

The Lakers fell to 2-2 on the season after losing to the Blazers on Monday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what led to the loss, zeroing in on the lack of competitive fire they saw from several players, most notably Anthony Davis. Later, the guys get into Marc Gasol's improved play over the last two games and what they've liked from Kyle Kuzma to this point in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

On the night the Lakers got their championship rings they also dropped their season opener in a loss to the Clippers. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what it was like watching this team celebrate their championship one last time and then later get into some of the specifics of the game and what stood out to them about this specific matchup vs. the Clippers and what some of their bigger takeaways are from the team now that the regular season has started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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