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The Lakers closed out their road trip with a win in Charlotte and now head into a busy week that will include the trade deadline and a celebration of Kobe Bryant at the unveiling of his statue on Thursday. Pete and Darius dive into these topics and more, hitting on D'Angelo Russell's strong play, what the trade deadline may or may not bring, and share some initial thoughts on celebrating Kobe as we head into Thursday's ceremony.  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 wrapped up their weekend with a hard fought win against the red-hot Knicks and have a chance to go 4-2 on their road trip if they can beat the Hornets on Monday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game vs. the Knicks, the starting lineup shift, and the upcoming week the team is facing with the trade deadline on the horizon and the Kobe statue ceremony later this week. And then later the guys discuss AD being named to the All-Star team and express their thoughts on some of the pushback to the Lakers getting two representatives in the game.  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

Without LeBron and Anthony Davis available, the Lakers went into Boston and played with effort, energy, and determination to beat the Celtics to get one of their best wins of the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the total team effort to get the win, how Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes set the tone, Austin Reaves stepping up as a scorer and on-ball player, D'Angelo Russell's passing, Rui's critical 4th quarter offense, 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 another defeat to the Hawks and heading into a big game against the Celtics, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the state of the Lakers, their spirit and competitiveness, their struggles on defense, Jarred Vanderbilt's offensive improvements, and the idea and value of spacing when building out lineups. And then later, the guys dive into the matchup with the Celtics and challenges they pose for the Lakers defense.  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 got run off the floor by an energized Rockets team that took advantage of a combination of tired legs and low effort from a team that played a double overtime game just a couple days prior. Pete and Darius discuss the game and what went wrong, discuss the ongoing defensive struggles of the team's smaller lineups, and how the team needed more from their bench groups from an effort and energy standpoint. And then later, the guys express their concern for Tuesday's game vs. an explosive Hawks offense that will again test the Lakers perimeter defense.  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 won an instant classic in double overtime against the Warriors on Saturday night in another epic duel between LeBron James and Steph Curry. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, the excitement in the building, LeBron's great play, D'Angelo Russell's strong 4th quarter and OT play, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the closing lineup that included Jarred Vanderbilt and whether that group should play more and, even, start games. 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 Thursday the Lakers beat the Bulls on the strength of a hot-shooting night across the roster, but in particular from D'Angelo Russell. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, the run that D-Lo is on, the emergence of Vanderbilt on offense and the aggressiveness he's showing on that end, and much more. And then later the guys discuss some of the defensive challenges the team is facing, potential ways to mitigate them, and how those can go hand in hand with some of the growth the team is making on offense. 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 podcast discusses the Lakers' approach to the trade deadline, the importance of finding a player who can make a difference without jeopardizing the team's future, and the challenge of trading a player with underrated value. They also explore the impact of the play-in tournament on trade possibilities, the Lakers' position in the standings, and the need to balance short-term success with long-term value. Overall, the podcast offers insights into trade considerations, team-building strategies, and the potential impact of the trade deadline on the Lakers' performance.

The Lakers played well and fought hard in the 2nd half, but still fell short to a red-hot Clippers team. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, how the Lakers felt LeBron's absence on both sides of the ball, the continued strong play of D'Angelo Russell, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the small forward position and how it plays a critical part in the Lakers team building efforts. 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 lost a bad game to the Nets on Friday, but then proceeded to blowout the Blazers on Sunday. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss their frustration with the Nets loss, the differences they saw vs. the Blazers, their thoughts on the starting group with Rui Hachimura, and the different identities the various lineups offer the coaches. And then later, the guys get into the vibes of the team and try to separate fact from fiction. 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