Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball Pete Zayas

In 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 the keys for how the Lakers offense can be successful against Denver's defense.
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The 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 than ever to win with the stars struggling, and more. 
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Pete, 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 Orleans on both ends of the floor. And then later the guys discuss some x-factors for this game, including the Lakers' outside shooting, AD's health, who Zion defends, and more. 
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The 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 great game on both sides of the ball, the way the team stepped on defense with everyone chipping in, and much more. 
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The 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 watching around the rest of the Western Conference, and then preview Sunday's game against the Pelicans that will determine the team's final place in the standings. 
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The 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 matchup with Memphis, and much more. And then later, the guys dive into Sunday's matchup with the Pelicans and discuss options for the rotation with Anthony Davis' probable return to the court. 
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