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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

The Lakers suffered a bad loss to the Pistons on Tuesday night, a defeat that highlighted some of the Lakers struggles athletically and the emerging gameplan to pressure them and be physical to outwork them. Pete and Darius discuss the loss, lay out their questions about the game plan, the rotation change JJ Redick made, 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

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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices