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Pete and Darius react to Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s media availability, including Pelinka’s comments about team needs, roster building strategies, and more. And then the guys offer their first thoughts on the Lakers offseason, including possible targets and player archetypes they believe are most important after the team’s loss to the Thunder. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a hard-fought game that came down to the final possessions, the Lakers were not able to fend off the Thunder and were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 4. Pete and Darius discuss how it all went down, the resiliency the team showed, what the key takeaways are for the team after a game and series like this, the growth from Austin Reaves over the course of the series, what stood out from LeBron in what could be his final game as a Laker, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game 3 followed the same script as the previous two, with the Lakers playing well in the 1st half, only to have the Thunder come roaring back in the 2nd half to win big. Pete and Darius discuss how it went wrong for the Lakers again, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton’s individual struggles, the duality of Austin Reaves and LeBron’s performances, JJ Redick playing whack-a-mole, Adou Thiero’s turn in the rotation, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Reaves bounced back and LeBron was again impactful, but the Lakers dropped Game 2 by double digits after leading at halftime and into the 3rd quarter to fall behind 0-2 in the series. Pete and Darius breakdown how the Lakers got their lead, how the Thunder were able to seize control back, Reaves’ strong performance, the struggles of the Lakers bench vs. OKC’s reserves, the controversy around the referees, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers will try to bounce back against the Thunder in Thursday’s Game 2 and get that coveted split on the road. Pete and Darius discuss adjustments that could help them do it, looking at how to get more production from Austin Reaves and the rest of the guards, dealing with the Thunder bench and the different style of play they present, shifts to the rotation and who to call on if Jarred Vanderbilt doesn’t play, possible solutions to slow down Chet Holmgren, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers fell to the Thunder in Game 1 of their 2nd round series, staying competitive for the first three quarters before succumbing to an OKC push that turned the game into a double-digit defeat. Pete and Darius discuss the details, from LeBron’s great game, how the Lakers defense helped slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s ability to punish the Lakers mistakes, Austin Reaves’ struggles, and much more more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In advance of Tuesday’s Game 1, Pete and Darius continue their 2nd round series preview between the Lakers and the Thunder. The guys break down some of their top-line items that give the Lakers the best chance to compete vs. OKC, what entry points the Lakers offense has against the Thunder defense, strategies to deploy against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensively, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 1st round now in the books for every team, Pete and Darius take a quick trip around the NBA to reflect on the Celtics blowing a 3-1 lead to lose Game 7 at home to get eliminated and the rest of the Lakers rivals also being out of the post season. Then later, the guys begin their 2nd round preview by discussing the Lakers offense vs. the Thunder defense, why limiting turnovers is so critical, the best ways to utilize LeBron and Austin Reaves offensively, and much more Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers pulled off the upset behind a dominant defensive performance that held the Rockets to 78 points in Game 6. The guys discuss how LA’s preparation paid off, and the many stellar individual performances that contributed to the series win. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of a great night of basketball that saw the Knicks advance, Philly beat Boston to force a Game 7, and the Nuggets get eliminated by Minnesota, the Lakers are back in Houston for Game 6, looking close out the Rockets. Pete and Darius discuss all the previous night’s action and what stood out to them most from those games and then dive into some possible adjustments on the table for JJ Redick, how the Lakers can try to crack the code on Houston’s defense, how they can better corral the speed of Reed Sheppard and the Şengün-centric offense of the Rockets, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost their second straight game, dropping Game 5 on a night that Austin Reaves returned but the team’s offense still stalled out. Pete and Darius discuss the details of what happened, how Reaves and LeBron’s on-ball shot making was not there, Marcus Smart’s over-involvement offensively and his untimely turnovers, the rhythm Houston has found offensively, the challenges JJ Redick faces, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have a chance to close out the Rockets in Wednesday’s Game 5. Pete and Darius offer their final thoughts on what the Lakers need to do to win, further discussing what Austin Reaves’ pending return can do for the Lakers offense, how to get LeBron going and whether a return to the post is in the cards, cracking the code of Houston’s switching defense, and why getting back to ball pressuring Houston’s offense could be a key to the game. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 1st round of the playoffs in full swing, Pete and Darius zoom out from the Lakers series to discuss their two other favorite watches so far: the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves and the Pistons vs. the Magic. The guys dive into both series, hitting on Orlando picking at Detroit’s limited shot creation, Jalen Duren’s struggles, the disappointing injuries in Minnesota, the Gobert vs. Jokic matchup, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With reports of optimism about Austin Reaves returning for Game 5, the guys discuss the potential impact of his return, how they can reduce their turnovers, the adjustment to Houston putting Reed Sheppard on Rui, and more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost their first game of the playoffs in Game 4 vs. the Rockets, sending the series back to Los Angeles well positioned with a 3-1 lead but still needing to regroup. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the Lakers problems with turnovers and offensive execution, Houston’s adjustments defensively, the Lakers challenges with Alperen Şengün, the growing bad blood in the series, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raj Chipalu joins Pete to discuss the Lakers incredible OT win over the Rockets in Game 3 Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to Wednesday’s surprising injury updates about Austin Reaves & Kevin Durant, discuss Lakers adjustments in light of more minutes for Reed Sheppard, and more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Lakers vs. Rockets series shifts back to Houston, Pete and Darius discuss what adjustments they think the Rockets will try to make after falling behind 2-0. The guys dive into how Houston can try to handle the Lakers traps on Kevin Durant, the two man game he has with Alperen Şengün, where Amen Thompson can attack from, what to do with Reed Sheppard’s minutes, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant returned for the Rockets, but it was the Lakers who prevailed in Game 2 by locking in defensively and getting big scoring nights from Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and LeBron James. Pete and Darius dive into how Smart and Kennard broke through on offense, the Lakers defensive effort and the double teams that forced Durant to turn the ball over, LeBron James’ ongoing brilliance, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius go around the league to highlight what they’ve liked most from the other playoff series around the NBA, zeroing in on the Nuggets vs. Wolves and the Knicks vs. Hawks series. And then later, the guys offer their last thoughts in anticipation of the Lakers Game 2 vs. the Rockets and what they believe are the most important factors for the Lakers to secure a win. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices