Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
796 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsDedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas, Darius Soriano & Mike Trudell.
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Sleepwalkers
January 30, 2024 19:31 - 39 minutesThe Lakers got run off the floor by an energized Rockets team that took advantage of a combination of tired legs and low effort from a team that played a double overtime game just a couple days prior. Pete and Darius discuss the game and what went wrong, discuss the ongoing defensive struggles of the team's smaller lineups, and how the team needed more from their bench groups from an effort and energy standpoint. And then later, the guys express their concern for Tuesday's game vs. an explosi...
LeBron & Steph Classic
January 29, 2024 19:16 - 41 minutesThe Lakers won an instant classic in double overtime against the Warriors on Saturday night in another epic duel between LeBron James and Steph Curry. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, the excitement in the building, LeBron's great play, D'Angelo Russell's strong 4th quarter and OT play, and much more. And then later the guys discuss the closing lineup that included Jarred Vanderbilt and whether that group should play more and, even, start games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
141 Points
January 26, 2024 19:17 - 42 minutesOn Thursday the Lakers beat the Bulls on the strength of a hot-shooting night across the roster, but in particular from D'Angelo Russell. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, the run that D-Lo is on, the emergence of Vanderbilt on offense and the aggressiveness he's showing on that end, and much more. And then later the guys discuss some of the defensive challenges the team is facing, potential ways to mitigate them, and how those can go hand in hand with some of the growth the team is mak...
2024 Trade Deadline
January 25, 2024 19:03 - 42 minutesWith the trade deadline less than two weeks away, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the landscape the Lakers are looking at in regards to their own roster and the internal analysis of whether to make a deal and, if so, what kind to make vs. how other teams around the league might be looking at the what the Lakers could be offering and whether that squares with making a deal at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goldilocks
January 24, 2024 19:43 - 44 minutesThe Lakers played well and fought hard in the 2nd half, but still fell short to a red-hot Clippers team. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, how the Lakers felt LeBron's absence on both sides of the ball, the continued strong play of D'Angelo Russell, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the small forward position and how it plays a critical part in the Lakers team building efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Split Personality
January 22, 2024 19:30 - 43 minutesThe Lakers lost a bad game to the Nets on Friday, but then proceeded to blowout the Blazers on Sunday. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss their frustration with the Nets loss, the differences they saw vs. the Blazers, their thoughts on the starting group with Rui Hachimura, and the different identities the various lineups offer the coaches. And then later, the guys get into the vibes of the team and try to separate fact from fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Get It Done
January 19, 2024 19:38 - 38 minutesThe Lakers head into a weekend of winnable games vs. the Nets and Blazers, but must bring the appropriate amount of seriousness and execution to those matchups or risk giving back the progress they have made recently. Darius and Mike preview both contests and then take a look at the team's potential to climb up the standings as a couple of teams in front of them in the west face some challenges in their own schedules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Little Momentum
January 18, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutesThe Lakers blew out the Mavericks with a strong second half showing, moving back to .500 in the process. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, breaking down improvements they're seeing offensively from the team as a whole, Anthony Davis' centrality to the offense and his improvement handling double teams, and the difference they're seeing in D'Angelo Russell's and how his feel for the offense has really helped. Then later the guys discuss Austin Reaves and Jarred Vanderbit both looking lik...
Halfway Point
January 17, 2024 19:18 - 43 minutesAt the halfway point of the season the Lakers are 20-21 and in 10th place in a crowded and competitive Western Conference. Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into the standings, break down the different tiers, and debate potential risers, fallers, and where the Lakers fit into the mix. And then later, the guys look at the rest of January as a critical part of the Lakers schedule and discuss what a target record is for them to make a push in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Second Chances
January 16, 2024 19:01 - 37 minutesThe Lakers split their weekend games against the Jazz and Thunder, showing progress offensively in both games and instituting a starting lineup shift in the win vs. OKC. Pete and Darius discuss the games, what improvements they're seeing offensively, the challenges the new starting group is having on the backboards, the implementation of a zone defense from the bench groups, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sense of Urgency
January 12, 2024 20:20 - 37 minutesThe Lakers got blown out by the Suns, and the loss brought back familiar questions about the team. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the current state of the Lakers and how they see the results on the court relating back to process, cohesion, execution, schematic and rotation decisions, and the makeup of the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shootout vs Toronto
January 10, 2024 19:46 - 44 minutesLakers won a nailbiter against Toronto. Pete & Mike discuss this, Anthony Davis' offensive dominance, lineups that worked in the game, Austin's role in the starting lineup, D'Angelo Russell's importance to the team, & preview the upcoming game against the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron - AD Lineups
January 09, 2024 20:31 - 42 minutesThe Lakers made some roster moves, waiving D'Moi Hodge and Alex Fudge from their two-way contracts and signing forward Dylan Windler and point guard Skylar Mays to replace them. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss these moves, with a look at how the Mays addition impacts rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino and allows him to get more minutes in the G-League for reps and court time as part of his development. And then later, the guys discuss the team's ongoing pursuit of workable lineups -- particularly the ...
Switch It Up
January 08, 2024 19:20 - 41 minutesThe Lakers had another eventful weekend, losing to Memphis on Friday but getting a much needed and quality win against the Clippers on Sunday to snap their four-game losing streak. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss those games, diving into the Lakers defense vs. Memphis, LeBron's strong all-around play vs. the Clippers, how the bigger lineups and defensive switching helped contain the Clippers offense, Christian Wood's play next to LeBron, D'Angelo Russell's return, and much more. And then later...
Lost
January 04, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutesThe Lakers looked dispirited and discombobulated in a 110-96 home loss against a Miami team that was sharp & cohesive despite Jimmy Butler’s absence. Pete & Mike discuss the Lakers’ offensive confusion vs Miami’s zone, the turnovers and missed 3’s that resulted, and some of the options on the table as the team searches for answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
January 2024
January 03, 2024 19:21 - 43 minutesThe Lakers enter 2024 looking for consistency and a foundation they can build on to carry them through a pivotal, home-heavy January that can make or break their season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss this stretch of games, how instability has contributed to the team's struggles to this point, and the importance of finding a rotation and strategic approach and sticking with it to get the most out of this stretch. And then later the guys discuss the team's offensive approach, the benefits and ...
.500
January 02, 2024 19:56 - 42 minutesThe Lakers closed out 2023 with back-to-back losses vs. the Wolves and Pelicans that dropped them back down to .500 on the season. Pete and Darius discuss the nature of those games, but zoom out to take a bigger picture look at the team's struggles on offense, the structure (or lack thereof) the team plays with on both sides of the ball, how that lack of structure impacts the role players, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AD Ascendancy
December 29, 2023 18:22 - 33 minutesIs Anthony Davis currently the NBA's best American player? The question might seem far-fetched at first, but when considering his offensive production and DPOY level defense, his case is much more realistic. With AD on a tear this month and having an incredibly impactful season on both sides of the ball, Mike and Darius discuss the state of his game, his place in the league, and debate where he sits amongst his American peers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Domino Effect
December 28, 2023 19:41 - 43 minutesThe Lakers recent lineup change remains a work in progress, with questions remaining on how to navigate not only the new personnel groupings but the strategic shifts within them. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the updated starting five, the team's new switching defense, how to account for Austin Reaves within these schemes, why the Celtics and Thunder were test cases for playing top offenses with this style, and much more. And then later the guys discuss how the offense is impacted by the cha...
Lineup Change
December 26, 2023 19:24 - 42 minutesThe Lakers made a big lineup change, moving Jarred Vanderbilt to the starting five in place of D'Angelo Russell and then promptly split their weekend games with a win over the Thunder and then a Christmas Day loss to the Celtics. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the details of the lineup shift, the schematic changes that came with it, and discuss how it played out in both games -- particularly the loss to the Celtics. Then later, they debate whether more changes are needed as the team searches ...
Off Track
December 22, 2023 20:43 - 43 minutesDespite a strong effort from Anthony Davis and one of the better games from the team of late, the Lakers still lost to the Timberwolves on Thursday night for their fourth consecutive loss overall. Pete and Darius discuss the game, but also dive into some of the larger trends of late, including Austin Reaves led lineups, D'Angelo Russell's offensive floor, Cam Reddish's decision making, Rui bouncing back, and the proclivity to play smaller lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
4 Out of 5
December 21, 2023 20:35 - 46 minutesThe Lakers lost their third consecutive game and fourth out of five overall in Chicago on Wednesday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the state of the team, debate how much fatigue (in its many forms) are affecting the team right now, and explore how the shift towards more skilled offensive lineups has not delivered the sought after results of improved shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rui's Role
December 19, 2023 18:49 - 37 minutesThe Lakers struggled to score efficiently and were beaten in the paint and the backboards by the Knicks, leading to their third loss in their last four games. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the Lakers recent stretch of play, Rui's role and the team's general physical and mental fatigue in the aftermath of their run to the IST title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Backup Bigs
December 18, 2023 19:40 - 44 minutesOne-third of the way through the season, the Lakers’ backup bigs have provided mixed results. The guys discuss the team’s defensive issues at the 5 when AD isn’t on the floor, some of the potential solutions on the roster, and why Gabe Vincent’s imminent return presents Darvin Ham with interesting decisions going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AD vs. Wemby
December 14, 2023 20:25 - 41 minutesThe Lakers got a dominant performance from Anthony Davis and took a big lead vs. the Spurs, and then were able to hold on for the win after a furious 4th quarter comeback led by Victor Wembanyama fell short at the end. Mike and Darius discuss AD's great game and what's gone into the scoring run he's on, what impressed them about Wemby's game on both ends of the floor, and much more. And then later, the guys touch on Taurean Prince's hot shooting and how LeBron's pending return could impact Fr...
Dante's Inferno
December 13, 2023 19:38 - 42 minutesComing off their IST title over the weekend, the Lakers lost a tough game to a hot-shooting Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, how Dante Exum's shooting made the Lakers defensive coverages pay, how the Lakers persevered and made it competitive with strong performances from Anthony Davis and LeBron, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss D'Angelo Russell's tough night, AD and LeBron's leadership this season, and preview the Wednesday's game aga...
Found Identity
December 12, 2023 04:30 - 45 minutesThe Lakers are the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament Champions! In part two of their discussion of the Lakers run to the IST Title, Pete, Mike, and Darius break down the win over Pacers, focusing on the team's defensive approach to slowing Indy's transition game, how they tweaked their pick-and-roll coverages vs. Tyrese Haliburton. Anthony Davis' amazing two-way performance, the deliberate and relentless way the Lakers attacked the paint offensively, LeBron's overall brilliance, and much m...
Lakers Win In-Season Tournament
December 11, 2023 19:03 - 37 minutesThe Lakers are the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament Champions! In part one of two pod of their discussion of the Lakers run to the IST Title, Pete, Mike, and Darius zoom out to look at the tournament as a whole, what stood out to them about the Lakers approach to the games, and how LeBron and AD's leadership set the tone for the team's play throughout the tournament. And then later, the guys discuss how the Lakers used the IST as both a way to help them develop and grow their identity and...
King & Aces
December 08, 2023 20:55 - 46 minutesThe Lakers dominated the Pelicans on Thursday night to advance to the In-Season Tournament championship game. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss how they did it -- from LeBron setting the tone and brilliant offensive performance to the team's overall defensive effort led by the team's wings but anchored by Anthony Davis. And then later, the guys discuss the matchup with the Pacers in Saturday's championship game and the challenges Tyrese Haliburton and their offense will pose for the Lakers defen...
Pelicans Matchup
December 07, 2023 19:25 - 41 minutesThe Lakers take on the Pelicans on Thursday night in the In-Season Tournament semifinals taking place in Las Vegas. Pete and Darius preview the game on both sides of the ball, and discuss the difficulties of matching defending the Zion and Brandon Ingram duo, how the Pelicans bench shooting can impact the game, how the Pelicans defend Anthony Davis, how the Lakers skill guards will deal with New Orleans' ball pressure, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Viva Las Vegas
December 06, 2023 18:45 - 43 minutesIn an exciting quarterfinals of the In Season Tournament, Lakers gutted out an exciting 106 to 103 win over the Suns. Pete & Mike discuss Anthony Davis' all-encompassing defense, LeBron's dominance, how the Lakers' season-high 21 offensive rebounds led to the Lakers having 27 more offensive possessions, Jaxson Hayes backing up AD at center and his ability to guard the perimeter, the guard rotation, the Lakers' jump shooting woes & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Vando Returns
December 04, 2023 19:05 - 40 minutesThe Lakers got some perimeter defensive reinforcements against the Rockets on Saturday and got a good win fueled by a huge 2nd quarter run. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, focusing on the team's defensive approach and how improved perimeter pressure led to the team playing more in transition offensively. Then later, the guys discuss Max Christie's emergence as a rotation player and how his play and Rui Hachimura's pending return could impact rotation decisions. Learn more about your ...
First Quarter
December 01, 2023 19:04 - 43 minutesThe Lakers closed out their road trip with a double-digit loss to the Thunder and a 2-2 record on their trip. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the loss, how injuries and the schedule contributed to the game, and much more. Then later, the guys take stock in the team through 20 games and discuss what they've learned about what is working, what is not, and what the specific injuries the team has suffered have taught them about this roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Kid Frost
November 30, 2023 19:45 - 42 minutesA game after the Lakers got blown out in Philly, they delivered a beatdown of their own in a demolition of the Pistons on Wednesday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, focusing on D'Angelo Russell's hot shooting night and Anthony Davis' dominance in the paint on both ends. And then later, the guys discuss D-Lo's season through the prism of his good game, and then offer some thoughts on the team's matchup with the Thunder to close out the road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
For Whom the Bell Tolls
November 28, 2023 18:40 - 43 minutesThe Lakers got blown out by 44 points in Philly on Monday night, undone by a barrage of made threes and their own offensive struggles coming to a head. Pete and Darius discuss the game, including the ongoing 1st quarter struggles, the differences in shooting and offensive approach between the teams, and the overall gameplan defensively vs. Philly. Then later, the guys discuss LeBron's post-game comments about things needing to change, Anthony Davis' jump shooting, and how to properly contextu...
Flip the Switch
November 27, 2023 20:27 - 46 minutesThe Lakers started their road trip with a strong win over the Cavs and head into Philly for another tough matchup against the 76ers and reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win over the Cavs, some of the structural improvements the Lakers are making on offense, Anthony Davis dominance in Cleveland and whether he can carry that over to his matchup with Embiid and the specific challenges he poses on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Dictate the Terms
November 22, 2023 19:21 - 44 minutesThe Lakers blew out the Jazz Tuesday night and look like a team that is finding their stride on both sides of the ball. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the team is coming together, their shift to a more aggressive defense, how losing Cam Reddish might impact that aggressiveness, and forecasting what the team can do on defense once Cam and Jarred Vanderbilt are both available. Then later, the guys preview Wednesday's game vs. the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
03 ‘Til Infinity
November 20, 2023 20:08 - 43 minutesThe Lakers won a pair of games this weekend, with LeBron scoring 35+ in both of them. Pete & Mike discuss his timeless game and how it’s evolved as he’s gotten older, before getting into some of the offensive struggles of the second unit, and why emphasizing the post game may be critical for the Lakers going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2009 Memories w/Josh Powell
November 17, 2023 19:31 - 46 minutesIn the first of a series celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the 2009 title team, Pete & Mike are joined by 2x Lakers champion Josh Powell to discuss his experience on that team, the intensity of their practices and overall approach, what it took to grind his way onto an NBA roster after going undrafted, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Letdown
November 16, 2023 18:40 - 40 minutesThe Lakers did not come out ready to play against the Kings and got blasted Wednesday night, falling behind by 20 points in the 1st quarter and never being able to fully dig themselves out of the hole. Pete and Darius discuss the role LeBron and Anthony Davis played in the slow start, LeBron's great play after that, AD's physical struggles during the game, and the ways the Kings took advantage of the Lakers' individual and collective defense. And then later, the guys discuss possible in-house...
IST Energy
November 15, 2023 19:42 - 41 minutesThe Lakers shot the lights out and thrashed the Grizzlies in one of their best offensive performances of the season Tuesday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the historically great shooting night the Lakers had, some shifts they've made offensively that have helped generate those shots, and how Anthony Davis' dominance on defense helped shut down the paint on the other end. Then later, the guys highlight what they're seeing from Cam Reddish on both sides of the ball...
Taking Shape
November 13, 2023 19:29 - 43 minutesThe Lakers had an eventful and successful weekend, winning games on Friday and Sunday vs. the Suns and Blazers to get back to .500 on the season. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the weekend's events, diving into both wins, the starting lineup change, Anthony Davis' strong play to close out Portland, D'Angelo Russell's passing, Austin Reaves and Cam Reddish adapting to their new roles, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
First Road Trip
November 10, 2023 20:01 - 44 minutesThe Lakers wrap up their road trip in Phoenix on Friday night and enter the game in real need of a win against a backdrop of frustrations, injuries, and a winless record on the road. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the vibe around the team and why waiting on better player health to solve all their issues would be a mistake. Then later, the guys discuss the matchup with the Suns, who will be without Devin Booker, but will have Bradley Beal back to test the Lakers defense. Learn more about your ...
28th on Offense
November 09, 2023 18:46 - 41 minutesWithout Anthony Davis (among others), the Lakers got blown out in Houston by the Rockets on Wednesday night. Pete and Darius discuss the loss, but also break down how the game highlights larger structural issues with the team's offense that are not necessarily just about injuries and who is or is not available to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Close Call
November 07, 2023 19:08 - 37 minutesThe shorthanded Lakers fell by single point to the Heat on Monday night, losing not only the game, but Anthony Davis to a hip spasm in the 3rd quarter and D'Angelo Russell to an ejection for arguing with the referees. Still the Lakers hung tough, and missed a shot at the buzzer that could have won the game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, diving into the team's injury issues, the improved effort and attentiveness on the backboards, Austin Reaves back to being Austin, the LeBron and C...
Second Chance Points
November 06, 2023 18:56 - 45 minutesThe Lakers surrendered 36 second chance points in a blowout loss on Saturday, a franchise-high for Orlando. The guys discuss the reasons behind this recurring issue, why the short term solutions may be different than the long term ones, and why LeBron is a central consideration in addressing the defensive glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Depth Perception
November 03, 2023 21:38 - 42 minutesThe Lakers are on the road for their first extended trip of the season, beginning in Orlando for a rematch with the Magic. Mike and Darius discuss the current state of the team heading into these games, including health updates on Gabe Vincent (among others), the impact injuries are having on the rotation and the success of some of the big lineups being used as a result, and AD's continued dominance defensively. And then later, the guys discuss a preview of the Magic game. Learn more about y...
Smashmouth Hoops
November 02, 2023 17:50 - 41 minutesDown four rotation players, the Lakers came back from another big first half deficit to take a late game lead vs. the Clippers, nearly gave it away at the end, but then held on in overtime to get the victory. Pete and Darius discuss the up, down, and up again nature of the game, highlighting LeBron's great scoring night, another impressive AD performance, a 2nd half offense surge from the guards, going big defensively (and then later not) and why that mattered, and much more. And then later, ...
Second Wave
October 31, 2023 17:40 - 39 minutesThe Lakers won a slog of a game vs. the Magic on Monday night, getting great games from Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, along with another good Christian Wood performance on defense and the glass. Pete and Darius discuss the game, what's working for the Lakers on defense, their continued challenges offensively, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Out of Phase
October 30, 2023 18:08 - 39 minutesThe Lakers lost in overtime to the Kings in frustrating fashion on Sunday night and, in the aftermath, Darvin Ham said he planned to look at his rotations and fine tune things. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the starting lineups struggles, the issues on their defensive glass, and much more. And then later, the guys dive into the team's lineups, what's working, what isn't, what they would like to see changed. Lastly, the guys discuss Austin Reaves' struggles to start the season. Lea...