Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
796 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsDedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas, Darius Soriano & Mike Trudell.
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Nuggets Preview Part 1
May 15, 2023 18:50 - 41 minutesIn part 1 of their series preview on the Lakers matchup with the Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius take a closer look at the Lakers themselves, doing a self scout to identify trends, potential rotation options, and keying in on personnel groupings that have worked so far these playoffs and could continue to work vs. Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LAKERS BEAT WARRIORS
May 13, 2023 16:23 - 44 minutesThe Lakers are going to the Western Conference Finals! Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the Lakers took down the Warriors in Game 6, focusing on LeBron finding that extra gear, Anthony Davis' two-way impact, Austin Reaves' shot making and buzzer-beating heave, and the rotation adjustments from Darvin Ham that unlocked the Lakers defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Warriors Game 6 Preview
May 12, 2023 18:34 - 43 minutesThe Lakers head into Game 6 at home against the Warriors with an opportunity to close out the reigning champs and advance to the Conference Finals. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the sustained physical and mental energy required to win this game, the nature of this being a contest won by the "superstars" on both sides, and why the tactics on both sides of the ball still matter in a series where the adjustments have helped both sides claim victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Game 5 vs. Warriors
May 11, 2023 19:27 - 42 minutesThe Lakers lost Game 5 to a determined Warriors team who was able to score effectively, make a strong push at the end of the first half, and limit the Lakers offense enough to get a comfortable victory. Pete and Darius discuss the Warriors leaning more on Wiggins and Draymond as scorers, the battle between the Lakers guards on offense vs. the Warriors ball pressure defense, and LeBron's importance as a shapeshifting big forward moving into Game 6. Then later, the guys offer their views on ref...
Lakers Warriors Game 5 Preview
May 10, 2023 18:39 - 39 minuteshe chess match continues at Chase Center tonight, with the Warriors as heavy favorites in Game 5. The guys discuss LeBron picking his spots at opportune times, the importance of the Lakers guards in mid range, potential adjustments to the ball screens for Steph, AD finishing 19th in voting for All-Defense, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game IV vs. Warriors
May 09, 2023 08:53 - 45 minutesBehind a 4th quarter comeback that featured a huge performance from Lonnie Walker IV, the Lakers beat the Warriors in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Lonnie's big night, LeBron's matchup hunting, Anthony Davis continuing his elite two-way play, and the slew of adjustments from both coaches that led to a classic of a playoff game and a Lakers win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game 3 vs. Warriors
May 07, 2023 17:56 - 49 minutesThe Lakers blew out the Warriors in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in their playoff series. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win, focusing on Anthony Davis' dominant defense, D'Angelo Russell's shot making, Lonnie Walker's reinsertion to the rotation, and other strategic adjustments Darvin Ham and his coaching staff made. Then later, the guys hit on LeBron James' play and how his effort and two-way play were critical in getting the victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Game 2 vs. Warriors
May 05, 2023 18:27 - 46 minutesGolden State responded in Game 2 with a superb performance in the 2nd and 3rd quarters that turned a 7-point Laker lead into a 30-point deficit going into the 4th. The guys discuss their clever adjustments, the Lakers lack of force, a quiet night from AD, adjustments for Game 3, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Warriors Game 2 Preview
May 04, 2023 18:14 - 41 minutesWhat sort of adjustments can we expect when the Lakers and Warriors face off in Game 2? Will the Warriors play and, potentially, start the game smaller? Will they put the ball in Steph's hands more? How can the Lakers get a more efficient scoring night from LeBron? Pete and Darius discuss these questions and more in their preview for Thursday's game. Then later, Mike is joined by none other than Lakers radio announcer and his former radio co-host (and father of Klay), Mychal Thompson to discu...
Game 1 vs. Warriors
May 03, 2023 08:50 - 44 minutesThe Lakers took Game 1 vs. the Warriors to steal home court advantage with a dominant game from Anthony Davis and a great defensive effort in the face of a three-point barrage from the Warriors. From AD's big night and two-way impact to Jarred Vanderbilt's defense, and the late game run that the Lakers had to survive, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss all the angles of a great team win win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Warriors Preview Part 2
May 02, 2023 07:40 - 44 minutesIn continuing their preview of the Lakers vs. Warriors 2nd round series, Pete and Darius turn their focus to the Lakers offense vs. the Warriors defense. From navigating the Warriors switching defense to leveraging their size in transition and on cuts to how the Lakers can create advantage in the P&R, the guys hit several keys to the Lakers being able to keep pace on offense. Then later, the guys discuss the Rui Hachimura and Dennis Schröder's roles on both ends, and get into the importance o...
Warriors Preview Part 1
May 01, 2023 18:20 - 43 minutesThere are fewer higher profile matchups that could happen than Lakers vs. Warriors in the playoffs. Pete, Mike, and Darius begin their 2nd round preview with a look at both teams, how much to take away from their regular season matchups, their general impression of the series, and then begin their deep dive on the series with a look at the Lakers defense vs. the Warriors offense. Then later, the guys discuss some rotation questions and who might find themselves in or out when the series begin...
Lakers Whoop Grizzlies
April 29, 2023 19:58 - 42 minutesThe Lakers dispatched the Memphis Grizzlies with a 40-point thrashing in Game 6 to advance to the 2nd round of the Western Conference playoffs. Pete, Mike, and Darius celebrate the win and discuss the buzz in the arena, how locked in the team was, Anthony Davis' defensive brilliance, LeBron's fantastic two-way play, D'Angelo Russell's offensive explosion, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game 6 Preview
April 28, 2023 17:54 - 40 minutesThe Lakers head into Game 6 at home with a chance to closeout the Grizzlies. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what it will take to get there on both sides of the ball, focusing on attacking the Grizzlies switches, what they expect to see from LeBron offensively, and how Austin Reaves' defense on Desmond Bane has put him in the crosshairs on both sides of the ball. Then later, the guys discuss their concerns with the Lakers legs, how the energy from the crowd can help, and much more. Learn more ...
Game 5 vs. Memphis
April 27, 2023 19:56 - 43 minutesDespite a choppy start and a subpar game from LeBron, the Lakers got Game 5 within a point in the third quarter, behind defensive adjustments and a flurry by D’Angelo Russell. But a 26-2 run that began the moment AD went to the bench put the game out of reach for Memphis, taking the series back to LA for Game 6. The guys discuss LeBron’s tough night, the bench groups that got steamrolled, the adjustments the Lakers made to help get AD going, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Game 5 Preview
April 26, 2023 05:27 - 44 minutesThe Lakers are back on the road and have a chance to close out the Grizzlies in Wednesday's Game 5. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the effort it will take the Lakers to win the game, potential options to get Anthony Davis going offensively, and how the Lakers can counter the adjustments Memphis used to get Desmond Bane going in Game 4. Then later, the guys discuss the other Western Conference series, diving into Warriors/Kings and offer some thoughts on a looming Nuggets/Suns series. Learn mo...
Game 4 vs. Memphis
April 25, 2023 09:12 - 40 minutesLed by a 20/20 night from LeBron James and great all around team effort, the Lakers won an OT thriller vs. the Grizzlies to take a 3-1 lead in their 1st round series. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, hitting on LeBron's big buckets to force overtime and then seal the game in OT, D'Angelo Russell's big shots in the 4th quarter, Dennis Schröder's defense, and all of Austin Reaves' timely plays. Then later, they guys discuss Anthony Davis' role in the Lakers' defensive identity on a nigh...
Game 3 vs. Memphis
April 23, 2023 18:59 - 39 minutesFueled by a dominant 1st quarter where they outscored Memphis 35-9, the Lakers took a 2-1 series lead with a big win over the Grizzlies Saturday night. Pete and Darius discuss the game, focusing on Anthony Davis' defense and the adjustments made to get him going on offense, LeBron's strong game, and what we can take away from some of the lineup tweaks during the non-AD minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Switch & Swarm
April 21, 2023 18:21 - 43 minutesAfter dropping Game 2 in Memphis, the Lakers are looking to wrestle control of the series back in a critical Game 3 on Saturday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, focusing on potential adjustments to the rotation and X's and O's, the boost of the home crowd, and where the advantages are for LeBron and Anthony Davis vs. this Grizzlies defense and the ways to get them going — especially AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game 2 vs. Memphis
April 20, 2023 05:35 - 39 minutesThe Lakers lost Game 2, never getting traction offensively vs. a locked in and desperate Grizzlies team. Pete and Darius discuss the game, focusing on the Grizzlies' adjustments defensively, Anthony Davis' struggles to hit shots amidst their defensive pressure, D'Angelo Russell's quiet game, and how Ja's absence impacted the Grizzlies' offensive approach and success rate. Then later, the guys discuss some of the Lakers' 2nd half adjustments, including LeBron in the post and Darvin Ham going t...
Kitchen Sink
April 19, 2023 17:44 - 39 minutesThe Lakers head into Game 2 with momentum, and facing off against the Grizzlies team that is banged up and dealing with uncertainty around Ja Morant's availability while desperately in need of a win to even up the series. Pete and Darius discuss the importance of the Lakers bringing the right mentality to tonight's game and why it can be the determining factor in who wins. Then later the guys discuss the Western Conference playoffs to this point, offering their takeaways through two games of ...
Lessons in Wins
April 18, 2023 04:55 - 41 minutesWhether it was the Lakers' focus on transition offense, LeBron's work on the defensive glass, or D'Angelo Russell's shot making and passing, Pete and Darius discuss some of the positives that stood out to them on their rewatch of the Lakers Game 1 win. Then later the guys discuss ideas on how to manage the non-Anthony Davis minutes to better hold up defensively as the team prepares for Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Game 1 vs. Memphis
April 17, 2023 02:37 - 43 minutesBehind a 29-point effort from Rui Hachimura, a masterful closing stretch form Austin Reaves, and a brilliant defensive game from Anthony Davis, the Lakers went into Memphis and beat the Grizzlies to take a 1-0 lead in their first round series. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, diving into AD's defensive performance, LeBron's defense and deference on offense down the stretch, and the major performances from Austin and Rui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Memphis Preview
April 14, 2023 19:27 - 41 minutesWith game one of the Lakers series vs. the Grizzlies starting on Sunday, Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the series in full and discuss some of the keys for the Lakers success and points of concern on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Self Scout
April 13, 2023 19:14 - 41 minutesThe Lakers open their playoffs in Memphis with game 1 this Sunday. In part one of their playoff preview, Pete, Mike, and Darius do more of a "self scout" to examine the team on both sides of the ball as they head into this series. Whether it's LeBron's defense in the non-Anthony Davis minutes, the importance of D'Angelo Russell's play and limiting turnovers on offense, or how much the time off before the series matters, the guys break down their initial thoughts on the team and their keys to ...
PLAYOFFS!
April 12, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutesThe Lakers are going to the playoffs! Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the Lakers win over the T'Wolves to lock into the 7th seed, focusing on Minnesota's fast start and great first half, the Lakers 2nd half defense, the balance between LeBron and AD's offensive games and usage, and how Dennis and Rui provided huge lifts off the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wolves Preview
April 11, 2023 18:37 - 42 minutesThe Lakers face the Timberwolves in Tuesday's play-in game for the chance to claim the 7th seed and advance to the playoffs. Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the game, focusing on the Wolves' compromised defense and potential for improved offense with Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels out, how LeBron and Anthony Davis can set the tone offensively, how the minutes when AD rests are pivotal to the outcome, and why LeBron's defense will be so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
43 - 39
April 10, 2023 18:37 - 43 minutesThe Lakers closed out their season with consecutive wins to finish 7th in the West and set themselves up to host a play-in game on Tuesday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the team's final games, the importance of LeBron ramping up and finding his jumper, the difficulties of playing high-stakes games vs. the types of teams the Lakers faced, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Finish Strong
April 07, 2023 18:39 - 43 minutesIn a recurring theme over the last month-plus, the Lakers head into their most important -- and final -- weekend of the regular season where all the playoff seeding and play-in implications will be settled. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss some of the different scenarios, express how they think the Lakers should be approaching these final games, and then preview Friday's matchup with the Suns and Sunday's game vs. the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Picture
April 06, 2023 18:28 - 41 minutesThe Lakers lost to the Clippers on Wednesday night, dropping a game that had real postseason implications. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, focusing on the decision for LeBron and Anthony Davis to play on the 2nd night of a back to back, the rest disadvantage faced as a result of both team's schedules heading in, and some of the key takeaways from LeBron's 2nd half and the bench struggles. Then later, the guys talk about trimming the rotation as the team preps for the postseason. Lear...
Gray Hairs
April 05, 2023 17:57 - 39 minutesThe Lakers survived the storm in icy Utah to beat the Jazz in OT with both LeBron and Anthony Davis playing heavy minutes to get them there. Pete and Darius discuss the win and how the angst the game inspired has been ever present over these last few weeks. Then later, the guys break down the matchup with the Clippers, giving their opinions on whether LeBron and AD should play, and what the matchups could be if they don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crash Course
April 04, 2023 19:16 - 37 minutesOptimism abounds as the Lakers seek their 7th win in 8 games against Utah tonight, but the new roster still has plenty of room to grow and little time to do so. Pete & Mike focus on Rui Hachimura’s developing grasp of his role after two stellar performances, before turning their attention to the many potential playoff scenarios in the Wild West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Incredible Journey
April 03, 2023 05:31 - 36 minutesThe Lakers swept their weekend games vs. the T'Wolves and Rockets, led by a dominant Anthony Davis, LeBron James controlling the tempo, and contributions from all across the roster. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the games, focusing on AD's great play and how the combination of the roster depth and LeBron's ability to slot guys into the right roles is raising the ceiling of the team. Then later, the guys discuss their general feelings on the team heading into the final week of the season and ...
Get Back
March 31, 2023 18:21 - 38 minutesThe Lakers head into another weekend of important games, starting on Friday night with a contest vs. the Timberwolves and the chance to jump into the 7th spot in the West. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers bench rotation and the search to find the right groupings vs. Minnesota and for the remaining games on the schedule, and then they preview the T'Wolves game by breaking down the matchups and highlighting the keys to getting a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Proof of Concept
March 30, 2023 18:57 - 43 minutesThe Lakers debuted their new starting lineup and systematically took out the Bulls with a high-powered offense that capitalized on their many mismatches. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, focusing on how LeBron and Anthony Davis' mismatches in the post set the tone for the team's attack, the way Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell's skill games worked in tandem with their superstar teammates, and how the complementary nature of the new starting group streamlined their continuity. Then l...
Attack the Mismatch
March 29, 2023 19:05 - 45 minutesThe Lakers are back in action against the Bulls, looking for revenge after losing to them on Sunday. Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the game, focusing on D'Angelo Russell's likely return, how the new starting lineup with LeBron also back can work, the best way to attack the Bulls' defense, and the role Anthony Davis can and should play offensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron's Return
March 28, 2023 18:18 - 42 minutesIn a major surprise that defied initial timelines, LeBron James returned to the lineup on Sunday and played 29 minutes vs. the Bulls. Pete and Darius react to LeBron's return, discuss the benefits of the timing of his comeback and how he can help this team defensively. Then later, the guys discuss the shape the offense can take with LeBron back and D'Angelo Russell to soon follow, the importance of LeBron and Anthony Davis' jump shooting, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Bulls on Parade
March 27, 2023 18:14 - 42 minutesThe Lakers lost handily to the Bulls on Sunday, dropping them back to below .500 in the process. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what went into the loss, highlighting the 2nd quarter bench group that struggled on defense and the backboards, the decision to play smaller by removing Rui Hachimura from the rotation, and another game in which Anthony Davis' shot attempts were too low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
.500!
March 25, 2023 07:52 - 34 minutesThe Lakers finally reached the .500 mark on the season, with a spirited win over OKC. The guys celebrate reaching the landmark while discussing AD’s 2-way dominance, Lonnie Walker IV’s important contribution, and how they’re turning defense into offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the Fly
March 24, 2023 20:07 - 44 minutesIn their chase to get to and then go above .500 on the season, the Lakers head into another weekend of important games with the Thunder on Friday and the Bulls on Sunday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss their general state of mind around the team as they head into these games, and how LeBron's potential return plays a part in that. Then later, the guys discuss the matchup with OKC and how Anthony Davis looms large on both sides of the ball towards getting a win. Learn more about your ad choice...
Ray of Light
March 23, 2023 07:36 - 36 minutesThe Lakers handled business against a depleted Phoenix team to secure an important win. The guys discuss Austin Reaves joining the starting lineup, how he helps AD and DLo, AD’s big second half, and Jarred Vanderbilt’s best game in a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Final 10
March 22, 2023 17:43 - 38 minutesThe Lakers enter the last 10 games of the regular season likely needing 6+ wins to secure a spot in the play-in. Pete & Mike preview tonight’s game against a Phoenix team they’re on a long losing streak against, before turning their attention to the bigger playoff picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Building Blocks
March 21, 2023 19:26 - 45 minutesFrom pairing Anthony Davis with Wenyen Gabriel to the virtues of the Lakers new three-guard alignment featuring D'Angelo Russell, Dennis Schröder, and Austin Reaves, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss some recent developments that have been working for the Lakers and why. Then later, they get into some of the things that have not worked as well and how LeBron's eventual return impacts their view on whether change is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stormy Weather
March 20, 2023 18:31 - 45 minutesThe Lakers split their weekend set of games with a gut-wrenching buzzer-beating loss to the Mavs and a hard-fought win over the Magic. Pete, Mike, and Darius dive into where their heads are at coming out of the games, focusing on their frustrations around effort, focus, and energy, and the general state of Anthony Davis' game on both ends of the floor as the stakes of the games keep going up. Then later, the guys discuss Austin Reaves' big night vs. the Magic and his continued growth offensiv...
Undersized
March 16, 2023 19:07 - 37 minutesHouston prevented the Lakers from reaching .500 on Wednesday night, taking full advantage of a team lacking in size and athleticism. Pete & Darius discuss how not having available 5’s distorted the game, the tradeoff between force & skill on the perimeter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LET IT RAIN
March 15, 2023 18:52 - 43 minutesThe Lakers blew out the Pelicans with a monster 1st half performance that was fueled by a barrage of made three pointers and a dominant Anthony Davis. Pete and Darius discuss the game, diving into how the Lakers got it going offensively, the importance and craft of D'Angelo Russell as a scorer and passer, a rotation wrinkle from Darvin Ham, and another good night from Rui Hachimura. Then later, the guys preview Wednesday's game against the Rockets in the Lakers push to get to .500 on the seas...
Team Identity
March 14, 2023 19:39 - 43 minutesWhat is the Lakers identity on both sides of the ball? Should they still be playing zone with their bench groups? Can Anthony Davis bounce back offensively against the Pelicans? And how much of that will depend on D'Angelo Russell? Pete, Mike, and Darius answer these questions and much more as the Lakers head into New Orleans for one of their most important games of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mixed Results
March 13, 2023 18:40 - 43 minutesThe Lakers split their weekend of games, earning a good win vs. the Raptors on Friday and then losing a tough one vs. the Knicks on Sunday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the games, diving into D'Angelo Russell's seamless return, Anthony Davis' offense, how the difference in starters vs. bench production showed up in both games, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wide Open
March 10, 2023 19:48 - 44 minutesThe Lakers woke up just 1.5 games back of the 6th seed, with games against Toronto & New York coming up this weekend. Pete & Mike discuss the golden opportunity the team has, DLo’s potential return, the matchups with the Raptors & Knicks, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darvin
March 09, 2023 19:38 - 42 minutesFrom day one of being hired, and all the implications of the change and disruptions he would need to oversee and manage, Darvin Ham has had one of the more challenging first year head coaching seasons in memory. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Darvin's season to date, the praise he deserves for connecting with the players to get the most out of them, the critiques he's taken for lineups and adjustments, his schematic shifts as his roster has changed, and much more. Learn more about your ad cho...