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Disaster in OKC

The Lakers had a disastrous night in OKC, not only getting blown out by the Thunder by losing Luka Dončić to a hamstring injury in the process. Pete and Darius …

Apr 03, 2026 · 35m

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Is the Lakers Defense Playoff Ready?

A talented Cavs team looked to be a late season test for a defense that was missing its best player, but the Lakers locked down Cleveland to start the 2Q …

Apr 02, 2026 · 38m

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Lakers March Milestones

The Lakers closed out the month of March with with a strong win over the Cavs that that was marked by multiple milestones while clinching them a playoff berth. Darius …

Apr 01, 2026 · 22m

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Lakers Ramp Up for the Final Stretch

Pete & Darius discuss the games against the Nets, Pacers & Wizards and why they saw evidence of the team's program stability, preview the future schedule against teams with different …

Mar 31, 2026 · 37m

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Fianchetto the Bishop

With the playoffs fast approaching, Pete and Darius discuss Jaxson Hayes, Jake LaRavia, and Luke Kennard as postseason rotation pieces, any concerns they might have about them being “played off …

Mar 30, 2026 · 38m

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Banners Hang Forever

Pete and Darius continue their discussion about the Lakers success this season, the NBA awards chase, and where Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick, and Luka Dončić fit into the national discussion …

Mar 27, 2026 · 36m

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Why Don’t Lakers Win League Awards?

Coming off a great road trip where the Lakers went 5-1, Pete and Darius discuss the current state of the team, how they’ve already surpassed preseason projections for their season …

Mar 26, 2026 · 38m

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10 Games Left

The Lakers close out their road trip in Indiana and, with just 10 games remaining, have the inside track to earning the 3rd seed in the West. Pete and Darius …

Mar 25, 2026 · 38m

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Lakers Winning Streak Snapped in Detroit

The Lakers 9-game winning streak ended with a close loss to the Pistons in Detroit. Pete and Darius discuss the game, find the silver lining in losing the way the …

Mar 24, 2026 · 35m

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Lakers on Cloud 9

The Lakers won their 9th straight game over the weekend in dramatic fashion, getting a game-winning three from Luke Kennard to take down the Magic. Pete and Darius zoom out …

Mar 23, 2026 · 39m

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LUKA DROPS 60

Luka Dončić turned a “schedule loss” into a win with a monstrous 60-point game against the Heat, giving the Lakers their 8th straight victory in the process. Pete and Darius …

Mar 20, 2026 · 38m

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Luka & LeBron Light Up Rockets

Luka Dončić and LeBron James powered the Lakers to their 7th straight win and a sweep of their two game set against the Rockets. Pete and Darius break down Luka’s …

Mar 19, 2026 · 38m

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Get a Rebound!

A key to the Lakers overall success is their ability to win the possession game by managing their turnovers and being able to rebound effectively. Pete and Darius discuss some …

Mar 18, 2026 · 39m

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Lakers Win Rock Fight in Houston

The Lakers eeked out a grimy win against the Rockets, holding them to the fewest points of any opponent this season. Pete goes on a rant about the way KD …

Mar 17, 2026 · 40m

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Lakers Win An Instant Classic vs Denver

The Lakers beat the Nuggets in an instant classic, getting a miraculous Austin Reaves free throw miss and bucket to force overtime and then a Luka Dončić game winner with …

Mar 16, 2026 · 33m

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Luka, Lakers Starters Dominate in LeBron's Return

The Lakers won their 4th straight game, beating the Bulls behind a dominant offensive performance from Luka Dončić and the rest of the starters while getting a strong game from …

Mar 13, 2026 · 32m

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Bam Scores 83

The guys react to Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points, before discussing an Eastern Conference race that’s becoming more intriguing by the day. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store …

Mar 12, 2026 · 39m

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Luka, Austin Dominate 2nd Half vs Wolves

The Lakers got another good win, taking down the Timberwolves with a strong second half performance led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the …

Mar 11, 2026 · 39m

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Are the Lakers Trending Toward More Small Ball?

The Lakers have been playing more minutes without a traditional center, with impressive results against even some of the West’s best teams. The guys discuss the rationale behind these groups …

Mar 10, 2026 · 37m

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Lakers Energy Powers Weekend Sweep of Pacers, Knicks

With LeBron James sidelined, Lakers got a pair wins over the weekend, knocking off the Pacers and Knicks with strong performances from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Pete and Darius …

Mar 09, 2026 · 43m

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Things to do in Denver When You're Dead

The Lakers lost on the road in Denver, proving unable to dig themselves out of the awful start to the game. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers not being ready …

Mar 06, 2026 · 44m

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Lakers Face Nuggets in Potential Playoff Preview

The Lakers face off against the Nuggets on Thursday, with the winner taking over the 5th seed in the conference. Pete and Darius discuss the matchup with Denver, the standings …

Mar 05, 2026 · 38m

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Smart, Hayes Spark 4Q Comeback

The Lakers won their third straight game, coming from behind to close out the Pelicans with a big run in the 4th quarter. Pete and Darius discuss why this win …

Mar 04, 2026 · 37m

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Film Room Observations feat. Raj Chipalu

Raj Chipalu joins Pete to discuss the experience of attending games and diving deep into film in the same season, and share what they’ve noticed while rewatching recent Laker games. …

Mar 04, 2026 · 37m

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Lakers Offense Takes a Step Forward

The Lakers blew out a pair of Pacific Division rivals this weekend, with their offense clicking better than it has all season with the Big 3. The guys discuss what …

Mar 02, 2026 · 38m

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It’s Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Problem

The Lakers dropped another close game against a shorthanded Suns team who outscored them by 33 points from behind the arc. The guys discuss a team that is starting to …

Feb 28, 2026 · 43m

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