Latest Wes matthews Podcast Episodes
Game 3 vs. Nuggets
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 27, 2024 05:49 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers are once again on the verge of elimination against the Nuggets after falling down 0-3 by losing Thursday's game. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, but also the ingredients of the series to this point, the challenges the team has not been able to overcome on the backboards and de...
Agree to Disagree
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 25, 2024 20:08 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsPete and Darius continue to preview the Lakers game 3 matchup with the Nuggets by looking at what the team has been doing to get Anthony Davis going offensively that has worked, potential counters to the adjustment Denver made in changing their matchups, and where the Lakers can best attack with ...
Nuggets Game 3 Preview
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 24, 2024 19:06 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsPete, Mike, and Darius begin their preview of Lakers/Nuggets Game 3 by further diving into where there are gains to be made offensively, some of the strategies the team is employing defensively to good success, where some of their defensive shortcomings are showing up, and whether it's fair to as...
Nuggets Preview, Part 2
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 19, 2024 22:58 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsIn part 2 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the challenges of defending Denver's offense, debate different strategies for dealing with Nikola Jokic, the various matchups the team could deploy when dealing with the Nuggets...
Nuggets Preview, Part 1
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 18, 2024 18:55 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsIn part 1 of their preview of the Lakers first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Pete, Mike, and Darius offer their initial thoughts on the matchup and how it differs from last season's playoffs and even some of the regular season games. And then later, the guys dive into some of t...
In the Playoffs
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 17, 2024 18:52 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Pelicans had the Lakers on the ropes late, but a Zion injury, clutch play from DLo, a huge rebound by AD, and near perfection at the FT line sealed the win. Pete & Darius discuss the Lakers making the playoffs, Zion’s brilliance, DLo’s crucial contribution, how the Lakers are more equipped th...
Pelicans Preview
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 15, 2024 23:57 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsPete, Mike, and Darius preview the Lakers play-in game against the Pelicans, highlighting the challenges of beating a good team twice in a row, some of the Lakers advantages over this Pelicans group, whether the team can continue to contain Zion, and the problems Anthony Davis presents for New Or...
47-35
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 15, 2024 04:49 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers beat the Pelicans to claim the 8th seed and end the regular season with a 47-35 record. Pete, Mike, and Darius offer their thoughts on what has been a roller coaster of a year and then dive into the details of the Lakers win, highlighting the team's great focus and execution, LeBron's ...
Path to 8
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 13, 2024 20:06 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers moved in the 8th seed and now control their own destiny to stick in that slot after beating the Grizzlies and getting a couple of fortuitous losses from the Kings and Warriors on Friday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the Grizzlies win, their collective night of scoreboard watchi...
Unsettled
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 12, 2024 18:11 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers head into their final two games of the regular season in the 10th seed, but still have an avenue to climb up higher if things break their way. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the various standings scenarios, the importance of various games around the league on Friday night, the Lakers m...
On the Brink
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 10, 2024 19:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsWith AD unable to play, a compromised Lakers defense surrendered a historic 3PT shooting night to Golden State, putting them on course for the 9 vs 10 play-in game. Pete & Mike discuss the team’s defensive dilemmas without AD, the missed opportunities within the game despite that, standings impli...
Golden Opportunity
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 09, 2024 18:55 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers head into a game against the Warriors that has massive standings implications towards the 9th seed and the Lakers desires to still move up to 8th or higher. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss what this game means to the standings and then dive into a more traditional preview of the game, f...
Eye of the Beholder
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 08, 2024 19:02 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers split their weekend games with a great win over the Cavs, but then a frustrating loss against the Wolves in which LeBron did not play and Anthony Davis left after the 1st quarter with an eye injury. Mike and Darius discuss the games, focusing more on the Minnesota loss and how it impac...
5-1 Road Trip
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 04, 2024 17:18 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers completed their road trip with a win over the Wizards, moving to 5-1 on their trip and 11 games over .500. Pete and Darius discuss the win, highlight some positives from the trip overall, and discuss the general state of the team as they head into their final five games of the season. ...
Clock the Win
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 03, 2024 18:50 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers blew out the Raptors on Tuesday night, getting strong nights from LeBron and Anthony Davis in the paint and great shooting from D'Angelo Russell and several other perimeter players. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the team's advantage in the paint, discussing the return ...
Bench Groups
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 02, 2024 18:21 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsAfter a game in which the Lakers bench scored just two of the 116 points the team put up against the Nets, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the team's reserves, focusing on Spencer Dinwiddie's offensive aggressiveness, how injuries have impacted the group's continuity, integrating Gabe Vincent, and...
6 of 7
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - April 01, 2024 17:58 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers split their weekend games with a loss to the Pacers on Friday and then a bounce-back win against the Nets on Sunday. Pete and Darius discuss the team's struggles in Indy, the shift in energy and focus defensively vs. the Nets, LeBron's fantastic shooting performance in Brooklyn, the te...
Keeping the Pace
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 29, 2024 19:05 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers continue their road trip in Indiana to wrap up their season series with the Pacers on Friday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the game and discuss how playing this team recently can set the team up to win, the difficulties of beating a team three times straight in a season, Anthon...
Five Straight
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 28, 2024 06:38 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe guys discuss how Rui’s always-improving abilities as a a scorer are helping the Lakers offense — and now he has the first consecutive double-doubles of his career. Later, they discuss the potential return of Gabe Vincent & how that might affect the lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Great Comeback
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 27, 2024 17:42 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsOn a night they did not have LeBron, couldn't make a shot early, and trailed by 19 in the 4th quarter, the Lakers won a double-OT thriller against the Bucks on Tuesday on the strength of their defense, timely shot making, and a whole bunch of resiliency. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highligh...
Road Trip
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 26, 2024 19:23 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers are back on the road for their last long trip of a the season, a six-games and in nine nights trek that starts in Milwaukee against the Bucks. Mike and Darius preview the Bucks game, break down the rest of the road trip, and then discuss the importance of these games in relation to the...
Ramp It Up
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 21, 2024 18:44 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsWith just 13 games left in the season, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss LeBron and Anthony Davis' ability to take their games to another level, particularly athletically, and what that could mean to the team both offensively and defensively as they try to push towards the postseason. Learn more ab...
The Chase
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 19, 2024 18:31 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers got back on track with a dominant win over the Hawks, spearheaded by tone-setting performances from LeBron and Anthony Davis. Mike and Darius discuss the win, focusing on LeBron's strong night and whether this performance signifies a shift in his ramp up for this final stretch of the s...
Keep It Moving
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 18, 2024 18:25 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers lost their weekend matchup against the Warriors in a game Anthony Davis left after the 1st quarter to an eye injury. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the game, how AD's absence impacted the outcome, how LeBron's brilliance offensively kept them in it, and much more. And then later, the g...
On Ball Creation
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 15, 2024 18:31 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsIn the aftermath of Wednesday's loss to the Kings and ahead of Saturday's game against the Warriors, Pete, Mike, and Darius continue their discussion of the Lakers star duo of LeBron and Anthony Davis as on-ball shot creators and drivers of offense by turning their focus to year-21 LeBron. The gu...
Sacramento Sweep
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 14, 2024 18:04 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers lost to the Kings for the 4th time this season, in another game that was not particularly close. Pete and Darius discuss the game and how the result highlighted some of the offensive shortcomings of the Lakers star duo of LeBron and Anthony Davis. And then later, the guys debate AD's r...
Track Shoes
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 13, 2024 19:11 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsThe Lakers are on the road in Sacramento to play the Kings in a pivotal game that can have big standings implications, to say nothing of the revenge factor from this season's games where the Kings are 3-0. Pete, Mike, and Darius preview the game and discuss the challenges the Lakers defense has a...
27-25-5-7-3
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 11, 2024 18:40 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsWith the win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers reach 6 games over .500 for the first time this season. Pete & Mike discuss the win, Anthony Davis' historic game of 27 points, 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals & 3 blocks, the benefits of having a big playings alongside AD, Lakers switc...
Russell & Motivate
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 09, 2024 19:52 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsPete & Darius react to a hard-fought win against the Bucks, highlighting to D'Angelo Russell's epic night, the importance of the Anthony Davis - Jaxson Hayes minutes, the defensive substitutions & the resilience the Lakers showed, even while being down 6 points with less than 2 minutes left in th...
Star Duos
Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball - March 08, 2024 19:01 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 950 ratingsWith the Lakers set to play the Bucks for the first time this season, Pete & Mike discuss Giannis & Dame’s first season together, how the LeBron & AD duo has changed over the years, and how that’s impacted the players they need around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
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