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Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

Pete Zayas

Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas & Darius Soriano.

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00:36:31

Luka's Storybook Return

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2025/04/10

Luka Dončić returned to Dallas for the first time as a member of Lakers and had a storybook game to secure an emotion-filled and critical win for his new team against the one that traded him two months prior, pouring in 45 points with a flurry of threes and finishes at the basket. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the emotions of the night for everyone involved, and how Luka rose to meet the moment with a great performance. And then later, the guys discuss LeBron's great 4th quarter, the team's

34:08

3 Days in OKC

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2025/04/09

The Lakers looked to sweep their two-game stretch in OKC but fell short after a Luka Dončić ejection in the 4th quarter and a late game Thunder run sunk them. Pete and Darius discuss the game, lamenting Luka's ejection but also diving into the high-level back and forth that preceded it, including great offensive performances from both teams in the 1st half and then the Lakers come back in the 3rd behind a stifling defensive effort that reminded of Sunday's win. And then later the guys discuss

00:32:23

3 Days in OKC

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2025/04/09

38:36

Hopes for the Final Week

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2025/04/09

The Lakers head into their final four games of the season needing two wins in order to secure the 3rd seed in the Western Conference playoff race. Pete and Darius discuss the team's strategy for the looming back-to-back against the Thunder and Mavericks, and then dive into specifics on both sides of the ball that they'd like to see as the team refines its approach and prepares for the postseason against four very different opponents who offer specific challenges. Support Pete here: Patreon:

00:36:51

Hopes for the Final Week

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2025/04/08

37:08

Lakers Make it Rain vs Thunder

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2025/04/07

The Lakers got one of their most impressive wins of the season, dominating the Thunder in OKC in a Sunday matinee fueled by great shot making on one end and excellent defensive execution on the other. Pete and Darius break down the win, highlighting Luka Dončić beating OKC's switches and leading the way on offense, the team's defensive gameplan vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Thunder, LeBron's leadership and understanding of the moment, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon:

00:35:23

Lakers Make it Rain vs Thunder

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2025/04/07

39:44

Warriors Zip Past Lakers

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2025/04/04

The Lakers lost a tough game to the Warriors on Thursday, a game that could end up impacting the standings and also revealed where the team still needs to improve on both sides of the ball as they push towards the playoffs. Pete and Darius discuss the game, where the Lakers fell short offensively and on the defensive backboards, Luka's struggles to score efficiently, the lack of bench production, LeBron and Austin's good nights, and much more. Support Pete here: Patreon:

00:37:59

Warriors Zip Past Lakers

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2025/04/04

00:38:37

Adventures in Small Ball

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2025/04/03

The Lakers played almost the entire 2nd Half vs Houston without a center, continuing a trend that’s emerged since LeBron & Rui returned from injury. The guys discuss why the team’s “small ball” groups aren’t so small, the variety of styles they can play within those llineups, and more.Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback:

00:34:11

2025 Playoff Race

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2025/04/02

The Western Conference playoff race is as wild as ever, and the Lakers have a chance to finish as high as the #2 seed. The guys discuss the race to the playoffs, the Lakers favorable tiebreaker situation, upcoming schedules for the teams vying for position, the unbelievable ending to the DEN/MIN game, and more.Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback:

00:35:56

Lakers Win Slugfest vs Houston

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2025/04/01

The Lakers fended off a physical Rockets team on Monday night, winning a defensive slugfest where the team cobbled together enough offense due to hot shooting from Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith. Pete and Darius discuss the game, diving into the preparedness of the team and commitment to the game plan, the Lakers ability to play small and still rebound well enough, the bench scoring and shot making from Gabe and DFS, and much more. Support Pete here:Patreon:

00:34:49

Offensive Breakthrough?

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2025/03/31

The Lakers had one of their best offensive performances of the season, beating the Grizzlies with all three of LeBron, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves having big nights as scorers and passers. Pete and Darius break down what the team did offensively and the synergy between those three, the intentionality of involving all of them in actions, and how they varied their approach based on what the matchups dictated. And then later, the guys discuss how this can be a template moving forward, how the

00:37:18

Pain in the Windy City

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2025/03/28

The Lakers lost in brutal fashion against the Bulls, surrendering a game they had won with defensive miscues, a bad turnover, and multiple made Bulls threes capped off by a half court heave at the buzzer that was the nail in the coffin. Pete and Darius run the gamut of emotions after the loss, offering both frustration over what transpired while also discussing a hopeful path forward for the Lakers after all the good the team did to position themselves to win. Support Pete here:Patreon:

00:35:04

LeBron at the Buzzer

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2025/03/27

LeBron James capped off quite a Wednesday for him with a game winning, buzzer beating tip-in that downed the Pacers and ended the Lakers three game losing streak in the process. Pete and Darius discuss LeBron's night, from his early scoring struggles to his great all around floor game that culminated with that final bucket. And then later the guys dive into Austin's huge 2nd quarter, Luka's continued brilliance as a scorer, Vando's impact, Rui's importance to the team's offense, and close things out

00:34:58

Pick up the Pace

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2025/03/26

Pete and Darius discuss LeBron James' role in the Lakers defense, how his return from injury and ramping back up impacts all that he does for the team on that end of the floor, and much more. And then later, the guys ongoing lineup questions and the decisions facing JJ Redick, particularly when looking at the bench groups led by Luka Dončić vs. those led by LeBron and Austin Reaves. Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee:

00:35:08

Troubled Waters

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2025/03/25

The Lakers lost their third straight game, this time falling to the Magic in the first of their four game road trip. Pete and Darius discuss the game, the ongoing defensive struggles, how those challenges relate LeBron and Rui Hachimura's return from injury, the search for lineup consistency with everyone available to play, and much more.Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube:

00:33:20

Running of the Bulls

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2025/03/24

The Lakers have lost back to back games, the first in a blowout when nearly every rotation player sat when the team played their sixth game in eight nights and then the second another blowout loss, this time with the full rotation available against the upstart Bulls who simply dominated them. Pete and Darius zero in on the Bulls game and discuss whether some of the defensive challenges the Lakers faced are part of larger concern or just a one-off. And then later the guys discuss Jarred Vanderbilt,

00:31:47

Luka the Scorer

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2025/03/20

The Lakers took down a short handed Nuggets team on Wednesday night, fueled by an incredible Luka Dončić scoring binge in the 1st quarter. Pete and Darius break down the win, diving deep into Luka's ability to put pressure on the defense as a scorer and the diversity he shows in how and where he attacks from. And then later, the guys discuss Austin Reaves' continued strong play and much more. Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee:

00:29:12

In the Blender

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2025/03/19

With Luka Dončić now in the fold, the Lakers ability to create and extend advantages offensively and get defenses into scramble mode has only been amplified. Pete and Darius discuss the team's ability to put defenses "into the blender", the role LeBron and Austin Reaves play in this idea, and how creating and maximizing these possessions will be critical to their success into the playoffs and beyond.Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee:

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