AD, Organized Lakers Defense Stop Wolves

Anthony Davis has started the season off on a tear offensively, leading the league in scoring as a focal point of the Lakers offense. Pete and Darius discuss the ways in which the offense has tilted in AD's direction and highlight how his ability to be a downhill attacker can reshape how the team plays on that end of the floor. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers declined the 3rd year option on Jalen Hood-Schifino, making him an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season and effectively ending his time with the organization after two years (if not sooner). Pete and Darius discuss JHS' brief time with the team, rehashing the decision to draft him, and what this means for this year and beyond. And then later, the guys preview Friday's game against the Raptors and how it sets up the rest of the team's road trip.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers dropped their second consecutive game, falling to the Cavs in a game they were thoroughly outplayed in from start to finish. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the Cavs speed and pace offensively, the Lakers' challenges in their switching defense, and the struggles they're seeing offensively in some of their bench groups.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers road trip continues with a game in Cleveland on Wednesday night. Pete and Darius preview the game, discussing the latest injury report with D'Angelo Russell questionable to play and how that could impact the rotation, Anthony Davis going up against the Cavs' two bigs, defending Cleveland's dynamic guards, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss Christian Koloko being cleared to return to basketball activities.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Suns in the first game of their five-game road trip. Pete and Darius discuss the game, hitting on LeBron's rough night, a shift in the rotation, and the continued trend of some bench groups struggling on offense. And then later, the guys show some love to Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, and Anthony Davis who continued their strong play even in defeat.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers swept their weekend back-to-back with wins over the Suns and the Kings, with Pete and Darius in the arena together for the game against Sacramento. The guys talk about that night, LeBron's great performance, what stood out from their vantage point in the arena, and much more.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers play their first set of back-to-back games this season on Friday and Saturday against the Suns and then the Kings. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers' preparation for both games and then preview both contests, discussing the challenges of defending Phoenix and where the Lakers might have an edge in the matchup, and then later diving into the Kings speed problem on offense but their lack of defensive size on the other.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius reflect on Bronny and LeBron James' history-making moment on opening night and speak about Bronny's continued development. And then later the guys look at the Lakers through the prism of the NBA's Wednesday full slate of games and why they have some early optimism of what this team can be.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers got their first opening night win in eight years with a 110-103 victory over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Pete and Darius break down the game, highlighting the Lakers strong defensive performance, Anthony Davis' dominant night, JJ Redick and his staff's preparation, and much more.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers open the 2024-25 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Pete and Darius preview the game, looking at what the Lakers need to do on both sides of the ball in order to get the victory.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices