Lakers Lounge

The Lakers get their asses kicked in game two. The part that bothers Raj and Anthony is how predictable that result was. It was so predictable that Anthony wonders if it was part of the plan. Maybe. He also just might be coping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers hold a one-game advantage and the chess match that is a seven game series is well underway. To preview some of what to look for as the teams figure things out, Anthony welcomed Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) or The Lakers Exceptionalism Pod. Want to nerd out? This is the place to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomes the hosts of The Light Years Pod, Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, on the show to recap game one and look ahead to what promises to be an incredible series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj tried to stop hyperventilating long enough to say smart stuff about that insane game. Whether or not they were successful is your call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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To continue their breakdown of this incredible second-round matchup, the guys discuss Anthony Davis and how, really, when you boil this whole thing down, he's going to determine whether the Lakers win this series or not. Stay tuned for the very end to hear how Aaron is handling the conflict this series presents him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Aaron preview Lakers-Warriors in a way that you will simply not get anywhere else, given how much they know about both teams. The guys outline how they think the Lakers should match up with Golden State defensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony starts the episode not feeling great about the Lakers' chances at beating the Warriors. Fortunately, he's a homer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fairly delirious Anthony is joined by an actually delirious Raj and Harrison to recap a hilariously thorough beatdown. The Lakers dominated and have punched their ticket through to the next round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron, having heard the conversation Anthony just had with Raj after game five, explains why he disagrees with some parts of what Anthony had to say. Anthony doubles down. Triples down too. What else would you expect? Then, the guys discuss Giannis' response to a question about his season. Aaron lets it rip here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony tries to contextualize the moment as the Lakers prepare for what is essentially their game seven. No more (cough)-ing around. From there, he jumps into the discussion surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments after getting eliminated from the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron wasn't great. Role players still can't shoot. But Darvin Ham almost singlehandedly cost the Lakers that game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Sedano of ESPN joins to discuss the playoffs thus far showcasing exactly what the NBA has wanted them to. They marvel at Jimmy Butler and the similarities he has with LeBron in how they approach the games within the game. They wrap with their thoughts on the Lakers' chances moving forward and plenty else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony previews the latest most important Lakers game in years. He then turns his focus to the rest of the Western Conference, where the Clippers are making yet another early postseason exit and the other side of the bracket is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reacts to the Lakers making game four significantly more difficult than it needed to be. Still, a win is a win. He also celebrates what he considers a really cool, winning effort from LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices