The Lakers battled the Nuggets in a hard-fought Game 5, but another last second shot by Jamal Murray ended the series and with it, the Lakers season. Pete, Mike, and Darius reflect on the series clinching game and the series vs. Denver as a whole, and offer their initial thoughts on the season that was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers staved off elimination with a wire-to-wire win in Game 4. Pete, Mike & Darius discuss overcoming the Lakers' 3Q scoring woes, LeBron’s off ball work and the impact that has on D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis’ dominance, how Denver might turn up the pressure in Game 5, what the Lakers can do to adjust, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are once again on the verge of elimination against the Nuggets after falling down 0-3 by losing Thursday's game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, but also the ingredients of the series to this point, the challenges the team has not been able to overcome on the backboards and defensively overall, their inability to sustain their top level for long enough, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius continue to preview the Lakers game 3 matchup with the Nuggets by looking at what the team has been doing to get Anthony Davis going offensively that has worked, potential counters to the adjustment Denver made in changing their matchups, and where the Lakers can best attack with LeBron depending on who is defending him. And then later, the guys discuss the Lakers defense and some things that can still be cleaned up on that end to try to slow down Denver.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete, Mike, and Darius begin their preview of Lakers/Nuggets Game 3 by further diving into where there are gains to be made offensively, some of the strategies the team is employing defensively to good success, where some of their defensive shortcomings are showing up, and whether it's fair to ask for more bench production from their backup guards or whether the focus should be on getting Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura going.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost in heartbreaking fashion to Denver in Game 2, falling at the hands of a Jamal Murray buzzer-beater after leading by 20 points in the 3rd quarter. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the mental toll losses like that can take, the defensive adjustment that triggered the Nuggets comeback, AD's brilliance offensively, the team's struggles on offense down the stretch, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers fell to the Nuggets in Game 1, losing the rebounding battle, the turnover battle, and the transition battle. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, highlighting where the Lakers were good and why they were able to take an early lead, where they need to show improvement and how the Nuggets took control back, and what they can do differently in Game 2 on Monday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 2 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the challenges of defending Denver's offense, debate different strategies for dealing with Nikola Jokic, the various matchups the team could deploy when dealing with the Nuggets' front court, why Aaron Gordon is particularly important for the Lakers defense, dealing with Jamal Murray and their bench units, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 1 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius offer their initial thoughts on the matchup and how it differs from last season's playoffs and even some of the regular season games. And then later, the guys dive into some of the keys for how the Lakers offense can be successful against Denver's defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans had the Lakers on the ropes late, but a Zion injury, clutch play from DLo, a huge rebound by AD, and near perfection at the FT line sealed the win. Pete & Darius discuss the Lakers making the playoffs, Zion’s brilliance, DLo’s crucial contribution, how the Lakers are more equipped than ever to win with the stars struggling, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices