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The Lakers got blown out again, this time at the hands of the Miami Heat in another embarrassing road loss. Pete and Darius discuss the loss and the tailspin the team is in, and then offer ideas as to how they can get things back on track. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jarred Vanderbilt will remain out into January after developing swelling in his knee during the rehab from his offseason foot surgeries. Pete and Darius discuss this latest health development, what it means to the Lakers chances in the short and long term, how it should impact their willingness to make roster improvements sooner than later, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers had another bad 2nd half, getting blown out by Minnesota in a game where the team struggled to score and LeBron had another tough night both as a shooter and in committing turnovers. Pete and Darius discuss the loss, but dive into what they've seen from LeBron in this recent stretch of struggles, the impact it's having on the team, potential fixes that can help him and the team get back on track, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are 12-8 through 20 games, and after a shorthanded nailbiter of a win over the Jazz head into the second night of a back-to-back against the Wolves on Monday night. Pete and Darius check-in on the recent stretch of games, but also zoom out to discuss where the team is at the quarter pole of the season, looking at JJ Redick's coaching, the team's offensive and defensive execution, the depth of the roster, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers got blown out in the 2nd half for the second consecutive game, this time in a bad loss to the Suns. Pete and Darius discuss what went wrong in another rough third quarter, the bad vibes that are showing up in these poor stretches, LeBron's mental engagement and how it fits into the current problems and potential solutions the team is dealing with, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are heading into one of their more difficult stretches of the season, playing three games in four nights, and then into December when they will be on the road and playing many good teams to close out the calendar year. Pete and Darius dive into the schedule, and then preview Tuesday night's game against the Suns, the challenges of defending them now that Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are back, and how their own jump shooting will matter against the Suns defense. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers suffered a disappointing loss against the Nuggets over the weekend, getting blown out in the 2nd half while showing a glaring lack of competitive spirit. Pete and Darius break down the loss, highlighting some of the Lakers struggles both at an individual level and by the group as a whole. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost a heartbreaker to the Magic on Thursday, as missed free throws and a Franz Wagner last second three conspired to end the Lakers winning streak at six games. Pete and Darius discuss the game, looking at those missed free throws, the great performances from LeBron and Anthony Davis, the offensive struggles of the Lakers guards, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers provided another update on Jarred Vanderbilt, announcing it will be at least another two weeks of rehab work for the defensive forward. Pete and Darius react to the news and the continued delays in Vando's return. And then later the guys preview Thursday night's game against the Magic and what it will take to beat physical and defensively strong Orlando group. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers won their 6th straight game on the back of an incredible shooting night from Dalton Knecht who made nine 3-pointers and led the Lakers with 37 points, including 21 in the 3rd quarter. Pete and Darius discuss Dalton's big night, but also get into D'Angelo Russell starring in his role, Cam Reddish and Max Christie's defense, LeBron and AD, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are 9-4 and the 3 seed in the West, exceeding most preseason expectations. The guys discuss their big picture thoughts about where the Lakers stand, how they’re banking wins while making progress toward long term goals, and tonight’s game against Utah. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers won their 5th straight game and moved to 9-4 on the season with weekend road wins on a back-to-back over the Spurs and Pelicans. Pete and Darius discuss the wins, highlighting LeBron's mastery, Dalton Knecht's continued hot shooting and strong play, Max answering the call when his opportunity came, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers won their third straight game and moved to 6-0 at home with a win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Pete and Darius break down the win, highlighting Dalton Knecht's big night, LeBron's triple-double, the Lakers execution down the stretch, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss Christian Koloko's solid night and Gabe Vincent's ongoing struggles offensively. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius discuss the update on Christian Wood's injury setback, zoom out from the Lakers to discuss a great game between the Warriors and the Mavericks in Klay Thompson's return to the Bay with his new team, and then react in real time to the news that Jaxson Hayes will be out 1-2 weeks with a sprained ankle and offer their thoughts on how his injury will impact the rotation. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius discuss Rui Hachimura's recent struggles as a shooter and the dip into his season-long numbers from inside the arc, the decision making of him and the rest of the players who are asked to play out of the corners offensively, the recent uptick in spot up shooting from the team as a whole, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spurred on by a change to their starting lineup, the Lakers got two much-needed wins over the weekend beating the 76ers and Raptors on Friday and Sunday. Pete and Darius discuss both games, highlighting the lineup change and its implications for LeBron shifting back to playing more point guard, Cam Reddish as the defender the starting group needed, and D'Angelo Russell's move to the reserve group where his scoring and playmaking can make a real impact. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers enter the weekend looking to bounce back with two winnable games on their schedule Friday vs. the 76ers and Sunday against the Raptors. Pete and Darius discuss the current mental state of the team coming off their road trip and heading into these games, whether a shakeup is needed in backcourt rotation, and why some of the same challenges from last season are popping up again this year even though there's a new head coach. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An injury depleted Lakers team that was down both Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura lost the final game of their five-game roadie, dropping them to 1-4 on the trip in the process. Pete and Darius discuss the game, but also zoom out to talk about the trip more broadly, including the team's stagnating progress offensively, the lack of scoring punch from their bench guards, the need to get D'Angelo Russell going, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices