New pod.
Miami struck first in Game 1 on the strength of a dazzling 39-14 3rd quarter. Pete & Mike discuss
☑️ impact of Smart, Horford & Lowry's absence
☑️ how Miami tests the ball-handling & decision making of Tatum & Brown
☑️ previews Mavs Dubs
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A pair of Game 7 blowouts put Boston and Dallas in the Conference Finals. The guys discuss how a vast difference in shot quality led to Milwaukee's loss, Phoenix's unearned hubris, how Dallas wore them down, & the Deandre Ayton dilemma.
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New pod.
With their superior conditioning overwhelming the exhausted 76ers, Miami punched their ticket to the Conference Finals. Pete & Mike discuss the role of endurance in basketball, how that should factor into the Lakers' next roster & much more.
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New pod.
The #1 seed in each conference dominated their Game 5s, giving Miami and Phoenix a 3-2 series lead. Pete & Mike discuss Miami's ability to shapeshift, Ayton's importance, Luka falling a little too in love with his stepback jumper and more.
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New pod.
The Dubs took a 3-1 lead while Horford led the Celtics to tie up the series. The guys focus on the Grizz changing their identity to scrap with the Dubs & the Bucks missing Middleton.
Also: whether Gobert could really "lock up" Shaq. 👀
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New pod.
In both conferences, the #1 seeds went from up 2-0 to tied 2-2. The guys discuss those games, whether the Heat are in trouble with Embiid back & Lowry struggling, if Luka & the Mavs have cracked the code or if Phoenix will get back on track.
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New pod.
In the latest mailbag pod:
☑️ What are reasonable expectations for Anthony Davis next season?
☑️ What young players can make an impact on next year's roster?
☑️ If the Lakers do trade Russ, what types of players should they target in a deal?
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With reports that Phil Jackson will advise the Lakers on their coaching search, the guys continue their conversation on the head coaching search & the implications of PJ's involvement. Also, Pete reveals who he'd like the team to interview.👀
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New pod.
As rumored candidates emerge, the guys begin talking about what they’re looking for in the Lakers next head coach:
☑️Common mistakes teams make during coaching searches
☑️Challenges unique to coaching the Lakers
☑️Previous successful coaches
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New pod.
The 2nd round of the playoffs kicked off & the guys discussed:
☑️ how the Bucks defense gave them advantages in ways Boston wasn't used to after the Nets series
☑️ reffing in the Dubs/Grizz game, Dray's ejection & general first impressions
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New pod.
The Suns were able to hold off the Pels, winning on the a classic Chris Paul game. The guys discuss how much the combination of his skill set & will to win set the tone this season. Also: the Pels & what their emergence means for the Lakers.
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New pod.
The Bucks & Warriors advanced, but not before the Nuggets made the Warriors sweat on the strength of Jokic's game. The guys discuss Jokic's brilliance & durability and preview a trio of intriguing Game 6s tonight.
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New pod.
In 3 game 5s, Miami closed out ATL while the Suns & Grizz took 3-2 leads. The guys discuss the Heat-Hawks matchup, the Wolves' inexperience v. guys not knowing their roles & whether the Suns' adjustments put them back in the driver's seat.
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New pod.
Matchup difficulties, Book's injury & a fearless Pels team have put the Suns in a precarious position. @LakerFilmRoom & @LakersReporter discuss this & debut Tru Stories. Here, Mike talks about the night the Lakers won the 2009 NBA Finals.
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New pod.
Pete & Darius discuss the weekend's playoff games, zeroing in on the Celtics/Nets & why some of the Nets' struggles remind them of this season's Lakers. Also: the widespread impact of injuries & how well (or not) teams are managing them.
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New pod.
Can the Lakers rely on AD to be a good jump shooter? If not, how does that affect roster construction? After this failed season, the guys discuss shooting, skilled shot creators & why defense matters in the role players next to Bron & AD.
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New pod.
Using these playoffs to evaluate what's working or not for contenders, the guys project the type of roster that will need to be built & discuss what the front office needs to change going forward, how important AD's jump shooting is & more.
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New pod.
BI's dominant performance & Booker's hamstring injury put Phoenix in trouble. Pete & Mike discuss the Pels' size & athleticism bothering the Suns, these attributes on a team built around LeBron & AD, Suns' options w/o Book, the Grizz & MORE.
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New pod.
Maxey, Brunson & Poole all had brilliant performances on Monday, all leading to Game 2 wins.
The guys explore the ideal role for small, scoring guards on contending teams, & how the Lakers should view them when building next year’s roster.
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New pod.
Opening weekend of the NBA playoffs - one of the best sports weekends of the year. Pete & Mike recap a busy, 8-game schedule, including a classic Boston & Brooklyn game, Miami's excellence without a superstar, concern about Middleton & more.
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