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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

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

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

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

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

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

The regular season ended with the Lakers winning 50 games and locking in the #3 seed. The guys reflect on the dramatic twists and turns of this year’s 82-game marathon.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

Jason Timpf joins Pete to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the 5 teams that the Lakers might face in the 1st Round of the NBA playoffsSupport 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

Luka Dončić returned to Dallas for the first time as a member of Lakers and had a storybook game to secure an emotion-filled and critical win for his new team against the one that traded him two months prior, pouring in 45 points with a flurry of threes and finishes at the basket. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the emotions of the night for everyone involved, and how Luka rose to meet the moment with a great performance. And then later, the guys discuss LeBron's great 4th quarter, the team's defensive effort and gameplan to defend Anthony Davis, 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

The Lakers looked to sweep their two-game stretch in OKC but fell short after a Luka Dončić ejection in the 4th quarter and a late game Thunder run sunk them. Pete and Darius discuss the game, lamenting Luka's ejection but also diving into the high-level back and forth that preceded it, including great offensive performances from both teams in the 1st half and then the Lakers come back in the 3rd behind a stifling defensive effort that reminded of Sunday's win. And then later the guys discuss Tuesday's surprising news of Denver firing head coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth.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