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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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44:07

When LeBron Returns

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2025/10/31

Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Jason Timpf to discuss the Lakers through five games and how they think this team can best integrate LeBron James when he returns from injury. They dive into LeBron’s versatility and ability to play off ball next to Luka and Austin Reaves, why LeBron’s defensive know-how is a great fit next to Deandre Ayton, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s

37:30

Austin Game Winner!

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2025/10/30

Austin Reaves did it again, hitting a buzzer-beating game winner while also tying his career high with 16 assists against the T’Wolves while both Luka and LeBron sat out with injury. Pete and Darius react to another huge Reaves performance, highlight Jake LaRavia’s pivotal scoring night and best game as a Laker, and much more. And then later, the guys discuss the finalization of the Lakers’ sale with majority ownership transferring from the Buss family to Mark Walter.Support Pete here : Patreon:

38:12

An Abundance of Caution

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2025/10/28

Despite another big game from Austin Reaves, the extremely shorthanded Lakers fell to the Blazers on Monday on the 2nd night of a back to back. Pete and Darius discuss the game, their frustrations with the team's injuries and player availability, Austin Reaves' continued great play and production vs. the physical Portland defense, and their impressions of the team's end-of-bench players who are getting more run with so many Lakers out injured.Support Pete here : Patreon:

38:48

Luka, Austin Dominate as Lakers Offense Breaks Out

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2025/10/27

The Lakers went 2-0 over the weekend, with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves dominating offensively to lift the Lakers over the Wolves and Kings. Pete and Darius discuss Luka’s huge night vs. Minnesota, Austin’s monstrous performance against the Kings with Luka out injured, how Deandre Ayton’s offense is elevating the Lakers pick and roll attack, Marcus Smart’s defensive impact, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee:

40:04

Lakers Lineup Adjustments

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2025/10/24

The Lakers are back in action, looking for revenge against the T’Wolves in a rematch from the playoffs. Pete and Darius preview the game by discussing whether JJ Redick will change his starting lineup, who should replace Gabe Vincent if a change is made, a specific lineup they’re interested in seeing, where Minnesota could be vulnerable offensively, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s

37:07

Unlocking Ayton

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2025/10/23

Pete and Darius are joined by Iztok Franko to discuss Deandre Ayton as a pick-and-roll partner for Luka Dončić, why Ayton’s broad skill set could end up being more valuable than a traditional lob threat, the need to develop the right timing in their partnership, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback:

23:11

Ring Night Showdown

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2025/10/22

In the first of a new series on LFR, Pete is joined by @Anpherknee to discuss a classic double OT showdown between OKC & Houston on OKC's ring night, including how OKC's role players helped them persevere through the malaise that comes with seeing the banner go up, how Houston generates 3's with their jumbo lineup, how the Laker game almost seemed like a different sport in comparison, and more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee:

41:27

Lakers Sloppy in Opening Night Loss

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2025/10/22

The Lakers dropped their season opener to the Warriors in a game where Luka Dončić was fantastic, but the Warriors 3rd quarter run gave them a lead they never surrendered. Pete and Darius discuss the loss and highlight the team’s sloppy play, the Warriors defense, Luka’s big night, the starter’s struggles and Redick’s role in 3rd quarter collapse, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s

43:26

Lakers Opening Night Preview

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2025/10/21

Opening night is here and the Lakers open up with a matchup against the Warriors. Pete and Darius preview the game, discussing what changes in this matchup without LeBron available, the challenges of defending the Warriors offense led by Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, dealing with the Warriors shooting bigs, how the Lakers offense can make inroads vs. the Warriors aggressive defense, the importance of Austin Reaves vs. switching defenses, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon:

49:26

2025-26 Lakers Season Preview

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2025/10/20

On the eve of opening night, Pete and Darius preview the Lakers season by discussing their big picture views of the team heading into the season, the importance of the start of the year without LeBron, what excites them about the team’s offense, where their concerns are defensively, JJ Redick’s biggest challenge, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube:

39:26

Dress Rehearsal?

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2025/10/17

The Lakers play their preseason finale agains the Kings on Friday night. Pete and Darius preview the game as a potential dress rehearsal for the regular season and discuss their preferred starting lineup with LeBron out, what a proposed rotation could look like, and much more. And then later, the guys zoom out to look at the Western Conference and take a closer look at a team that has potential to make a leap in the standings.Support Pete here : Patreon:

38:04

Green Light Gabe

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2025/10/17

The Lakers lost to the Mavericks in Las Vegas to fall to 1-4 in the preseason, but played well with a shorthanded group where several rotation players had excellent nights. Pete and Darius discuss the game, including Gabe Vincent’s scorching start and fit in the team’s offense and another good showing from Rui Hachimura. And then later, the guys begin to look ahead to Friday’s preseason finale and react to the report that LeBron may not return until mid November.Support Pete here : Patreon:

38:12

Luka Starts His Season

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2025/10/15

Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart made their preseason debuts for the Lakers, but the team lost to the Suns to fall to 1-3 in the preseason. Pete and Darius discuss Luka’s hot start, Smart easing his way into things, Austin Reaves’ continued great play, the struggles of the deep bench players, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom⁠ Pete’s YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom⁠ Pete’s

36:26

Luka, Smart Set to Make Preseason Debut

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2025/10/14

Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart are expected to make their preseason debuts for the Lakers against the Suns on Tuesday. Pete and Darius discuss what they are excited for from both players, how the Luka and Deandre Ayton pick and roll can thrive, why some of the bench groups can naturally gel with both players back, and much more.Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube:

41:48

Lakers Look Sharp in First Preseason Win

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2025/10/13

The Lakers beat the Warriors for their first win of the preseason on Sunday. Pete and Darius react to the win and discuss what stood out to them, including Deandre Ayton’s role on offense, Austin Reaves continuing to level up, Rui and Jake Laravia looking more comfortable, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback:

36:07

LeBron to Miss Start of Lakers Season

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2025/10/10

LeBron James will be reevaluated in 3-4 weeks after being diagnosed with sciatica. Pete and Darius react to the news and discuss how this impacts the Lakers on both sides of the ball and the different ways the team will miss LeBron, whether there are any positives that can come out of this for any of the other players, and much more. Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube:

38:15

Will the Lakers Be Ready for the Regular Season?

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2025/10/09

With opening night less than two weeks away and the Lakers dealing with injuries and holding players out of practice in training camp, Pete and Darius discuss whether the team will be ready for for the start of the season or stuck playing catchup. And then later the guys discuss some of the ways the Lakers can utilize Luka Dončić offensively to build on what was successful last season after they traded for him and after watching what worked on the Slovenian national team. Support Pete here

38:17

Building Without Bron

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2025/10/08

After Luka was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice and a report came out that LeBron may not play in any preseason games, Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers lack of on-court time as a full group and the potential challenges that come with it. Then later, the guys discuss Marcus Smart’s return to practice, Jarred Vanderbilt’s push for more playing time, and much more.Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee:

37:07

First Impressions of the 2025-26 Lakers

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2025/10/06

The shorthanded Lakers opened their preseason with consecutive losses, falling to the Suns on Friday and the Warriors on Sunday. Pete and Darius offer their takeaways from both games, from the team’s up and down effort in transition defense, their lack of shot creation without Luka and LeBron playing, what they’ve liked from Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton, Jarred Vanderbilt’s activity and impact, and much more.Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee:

39:07

Lakers Preseason Preview

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2025/10/03

The wait is over! Lakers basketball is back with a weekend of preseason games vs. the Suns on Friday and the Warriors on Sunday. Pete and Darius discuss their expectations heading into these games and what they’re most interested in seeing on both sides of the ball.Support Pete here : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback:

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