Luka, Austin Dominate as Lakers Offense Breaks Out

The Lakers head into the weekend with games against Memphis and Miami, and the possibility that Luka Dončić will return to the lineup. Pete and Darius preview both games, and highlight their expectations on both sides of the ball against two teams that play fast offensively and present unique defensive challenges against the team’s shot creators. 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: [email protected] 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 and Darius are joined by special guest Jason Timpf to discuss the Lakers through five games and how they think this team can best integrate LeBron James when he returns from injury. They dive into LeBron’s versatility and ability to play off ball next to Luka and Austin Reaves, why LeBron’s defensive know-how is a great fit next to Deandre Ayton, and much 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: [email protected] 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

Austin Reaves did it again, hitting a buzzer-beating game winner while also tying his career high with 16 assists against the T’Wolves while both Luka and LeBron sat out with injury. Pete and Darius react to another huge Reaves performance, highlight Jake LaRavia’s pivotal scoring night and best game as a Laker, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the finalization of the Lakers’ sale with majority ownership transferring from the Buss family to Mark Walter. 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: [email protected] 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 another big game from Austin Reaves, the extremely shorthanded Lakers fell to the Blazers on Monday on the 2nd night of a back to back. Pete and Darius discuss the game, their frustrations with the team's injuries and player availability, Austin Reaves' continued great play and production vs. the physical Portland defense, and their impressions of the team's end-of-bench players who are getting more run with so many Lakers out injured. 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: [email protected] 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 went 2-0 over the weekend, with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves dominating offensively to lift the Lakers over the Wolves and Kings. Pete and Darius discuss Luka’s huge night vs. Minnesota, Austin’s monstrous performance against the Kings with Luka out injured, how Deandre Ayton’s offense is elevating the Lakers pick and roll attack, Marcus Smart’s defensive impact, and much 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: [email protected] 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 are back in action, looking for revenge against the T’Wolves in a rematch from the playoffs. Pete and Darius preview the game by discussing whether JJ Redick will change his starting lineup, who should replace Gabe Vincent if a change is made, a specific lineup they’re interested in seeing, where Minnesota could be vulnerable offensively, and much 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: [email protected] 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 and Darius are joined by Iztok Franko to discuss Deandre Ayton as a pick-and-roll partner for Luka Dončić, why Ayton’s broad skill set could end up being more valuable than a traditional lob threat, the need to develop the right timing in their partnership, and much 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: [email protected] 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 the first of a new series on LFR, Pete is joined by @Anpherknee to discuss a classic double OT showdown between OKC & Houston on OKC's ring night, including how OKC's role players helped them persevere through the malaise that comes with seeing the banner go up, how Houston generates 3's with their jumbo lineup, how the Laker game almost seemed like a different sport in comparison, 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: [email protected] 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 dropped their season opener to the Warriors in a game where Luka Dončić was fantastic, but the Warriors 3rd quarter run gave them a lead they never surrendered. Pete and Darius discuss the loss and highlight the team’s sloppy play, the Warriors defense, Luka’s big night, the starter’s struggles and Redick’s role in 3rd quarter collapse, and much 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: [email protected] 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

Opening night is here and the Lakers open up with a matchup against the Warriors. Pete and Darius preview the game, discussing what changes in this matchup without LeBron available, the challenges of defending the Warriors offense led by Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, dealing with the Warriors shooting bigs, how the Lakers offense can make inroads vs. the Warriors aggressive defense, the importance of Austin Reaves vs. switching defenses, and much 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: [email protected] 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