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The Lakers stunned the Clippers with a huge 4th quarter comeback fueled by the brilliance of LeBron James and catalyzed by energetic defense to get a great win Wednesday night. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss how it all transpired and highlight how the game turned around, why LeBron's defense was nearly as important as his shot making, the key part Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes played in the comeback, D'Angelo Russell and Rui Hachimura's shooting and confidence, and much more.  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 a few days off, the Lakers head into tonight's matchup with the Clippers with the possibility of Cam Reddish returning to the lineup and beginning a stretch of the schedule that is very home friendly. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how Cam's pending return could impact the rotation and how the choices the coaches make could play into the traps of earlier season challenges on the backboards. And then later, the guys discuss the matchup with the Clippers more generally.  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 disappointing loss to the Suns on Sunday, giving up a monster 1st quarter and then falling short in their comeback attempts over the rest of the game. Darius and Mike discuss the rough first quarter, Anthony Davis' matchup with Jusuf Nurkic, the Suns' big bench groups, and the Lakers own lineup choices to counter Phoenix's size. And then later, the guys discuss the standings and home-heavy March schedule.  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 LeBron-less Lakers hung tight for nearly a half, but gave up a run to close the 2nd quarter and never threatened the game again in a loss to the Warriors on Thursday night. Pete and Darius discuss the game, how the Warriors scrambled the Lakers schemes on both sides of the ball, the challenges faced by the Lakers guards against the Warriors defense, and much more.  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 guys return from the All-Star break to discuss LeBron & Wood’s injuries, how the team can build on its offensive momentum, and preview tonight’s game vs the resurgent Warriors. 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 enter the All-Star break with a 30-26 record and real momentum. Pete, Mike, and Darius reflect on the team to this point, highlighting the challenges and growing pains on offense, the shift towards bigger lineups, the individual play of Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the last part of the season and the choices the coaches will be confronted with in terms of lineups and the rotation as the team gets healthier.  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 winning in Utah on the 2nd night of a back-to-back without LeBron James, the Lakers head into the All-Star break as winners of three in a row and six of their last seven games. Pete and Darius discuss the win over the Jazz and the great rhythm they're in offensively. And then later, the guys discuss Rui Hachimura's recent play and how his offensive versatility is proving so useful, while also discussing their ongoing impressions of Spencer Dinwiddie's overall fit on both sides of the ball. 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

Pete & Mike discuss the win over the Pistons, the humming offense as of late within the 5-out motion offense, the integration of Spencer Dinwiddie on offense & defense, how this latest iteration of the team allows for a lesser load on LeBron & Anthony Davis for the rest of the regular season, and look ahead to the NBA standings, with the Lakers publicly stating that they want to avoid the Play-In Tournament. 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

With roughly two-thirds of the NBA season over, the Lakers are a couple games over .500 and (mostly) have a sense of what their team will look like the rest of the season. Pete and Darius discuss what they hope to see from the team in the short and long term on both sides of the ball, how the team's growth on offense can help compensate for their defense, where Spencer Dinwiddie fits into this equation, their view on 3-guard lineups, potential defensive solutions until the team gets healthier on the wing, and much more. 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 a quiet trade deadline, the Lakers made some noise in the buyout market by signing Spencer Dinwiddie after he was traded to, and subsequently waived by, the Raptors. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the Dinwiddie acquisition and explore how he might help on offense, how he will need to be accommodated for on defense, and the overall value add of getting a talent like his for just an open roster spot.  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