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Lakers Lounge

Anthony Irwin
Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.
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LOWDOWN: Lakers-Wolves game three preview

Let's f***ing win this thing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202518 min

FULL: Matt Moore on Lakers chances vs. Wolves and moving forward (he likes them)

Anthony welcomed Matt Moore (The Action Network, Everyone's Favorite Podcast Guest) to preview game three and discuss the series to this point. The guys talk about what the Lakers did well in game two and what adjustments Minny might have tonight. They talk about the Lakers' chances from here on out and the west playoffs as a whole. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch...

Apr 25, 202552 min

PART ONE: How can the Lakers win game three?

Anthony and Matt talk about the Lakers' tactical adjustments from game one to two and what Minnesota can now do to adjust in game three. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202529 min

PART TWO: Everyone is still missing the point on Rudy Gobert

Anthony and Matt discuss Rudy Gobert, who the internet is arguing about again. From there, they zoom out to the rest of the postseason to discuss their picks to come out of the west now that the series are underway. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202529 min

FULL: Raj and Anthony on the adjustments the Lakers made beyond "play harder"

Anthony and Raj have now rewatched the game at least once each and had some notes on what the Lakers did beyond, you know, trying harder and staying more disciplined. They offered those up, celebrated LeBron's defense, discussed Austin's struggles from deep and hit on everything in between and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20251 hr 10 min

PART ONE: Did the Lakers just "grit grittier?" (they didn't)

Anthony and Raj, armed with a couple rewatches between them, analyze what they saw from the Lakers both strategically and in terms of give a bleep (technical term). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202538 min

PART TWO: The semi-definitive Austin Reaves conversation

Anthony tweeted something that pissed off Lakers fans. He thought Austin Reaves has been bothered by the Wolves physicality and athleticism. So, the guys discuss whether Anthony made a salient point, or whether he's just a hater. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202538 min

LOWDOWN: Phew, we can breathe (for now)

Anthony recaps last night's game and explains what the Wolves are doing to help Mike Conley continue to play in the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202518 min

FULL: Lakers even the series through defense, physicality

The Lakers met the Wolves' tenacity and evened the series. Anthony explains how, highlights some specific individual performances and wraps up with some of your questions and comments about the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202558 min

PART ONE: Lakers answer back... AND TOTALLY REDEEM THEMSELVES

Anthony reminds you to enjoy this, as painful as the playoffs might be, then dives into the game. Hey, rock fights can be fun too! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202532 min

PART TWO: Austin said bleep it and may have turned a corner

Austin finally started just attacking weaker defenders and finally started looking like himself. Anthony discusses that, then wraps up with some questions, which led to a rant about the ways Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Goodwin are being utilized. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 202531 min

LOWDOWN: JJ Redick, LeBron James need to join this series

Anthony was in the middle of writing about what the Lakers need to do to get back into this series and the Lakers decided that was the exact moment to drop some of the dumbest quotes you'll hear. So, he broke some of them down in his latest piece and narrated it for this audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202515 min

FULL: What have Raj's seven rewatches taught him about Lakers-Wolves?

Anthony and Raj have both rewatched game one in their own ways and have some thoughts not just about the matchup, but also some of the Lakers' own thoughts about how to adjust from game two. They break that down, highlight key players who need to step up and then wrap with questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20251 hr 12 min

PART ONE: Do the Lakers just need to grit grittier?

Anthony and Raj react to some wild quotes from the Lakers after practice Monday and take hard looks at what the Lakers actually need to do to get bak into this series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202536 min

PART TWO: The Lakers kept attacking the wrong Wolves

Anthony and Raj discuss the offense, which kept attacking one of the strength of Minnesota's defense. They also marvel at Jarred Vanderbilt's complete lack of offensive skill, especially on layups. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202541 min

FULL: Notes from a re-watch; Mailbag

Anthony re-watched the game Sunday and had some notes. The Lakers are going to need more from LeBron, Austin, Rui and JJ. He explains what they'll need from each person and how some of the issues are linked. From there, he dives into the various mailbags to interact with a fan base that isn't exactly optimistic right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 2 min

PART ONE: The re-watch was not kind to LeBron, Austin, Rui or JJ

Anthony risked a re-watch during Easter (Jen was not thrilled) and found that JJ, Rui, Reaves and LeBron really need to bring more to the table in this series. He discusses what needs to change. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202531 min

PART TWO: Mailbag; Would Mark Williams have even helped?

JJ Redick doesn't seem all that interested in playing centers. A listener asked whether Mark Williams would've helped had the trade not been rescinded but, so long as JJ Redick doesn't trust traditional centers, it probably wouldn't have mattered. Anthony discusses that, as well as other topics listeners wanted covered. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...

Apr 21, 202537 min

Wolves massacre Lakers

Anthony breaks down that disappointing game one performance. The Lakers need to be better. A lot better. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202539 min

FULL: Jon Krawczynski on Wolves side of Lakers-Wolves series

Anthony didn't want to go a full week without talking to someone from the Wolves' side of things about this series and brought in quite literally the best person he could have for this episode. Jon Krawczynski covers the Mavs about as well as anyone covers any team and this led to a great conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202539 min

FULL: Jovan Buha on Luka's return to Dallas; Lakers-Wolves; Championship hopes?

Our favorite beat reporter stopped by and boy was this a fun one. Anthony and Jovan Buha (The Athletic) looked back on their experiences at Luka Doncic's return to Dallas, then turn their attention to Lakers-Wolves. They talk about the keys to the series, Rui Hachimura as the X Factor, their predictions and their expectations for the Lakers this postseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

Apr 18, 202555 min

PART ONE: Jovan, Anthony on Luka's return to Dallas; Lakers-Wolves X Factor

Anthony and Jovan look back on the wild experience that was Luka Doncic's return to Dallas. Then, they discuss this upcoming series and which player in particular needs to perform if the Lakers are going to take care of business. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202531 min

PART TWO: Jovan agrees... The Lakers can win a championship this season

What a time to be alive. Anthony and Jovan both believe in the Lakers as viable championship contenders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202529 min

FULL: Pete's back and he and Anthony got a little reckless

Anthony welcomes Pete back into The Lounge and the guys not only feel good about this series but, if the Lakers stay healthy, they are starting to feel a certain way about what they can accomplish these playoffs. They talk about this matchup, identities, defending Anthony Edwards and Galaxy Quest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 20251 hr 6 min

PART ONE: How will the Lakers guard Anthony Edwards?

If the Lakers can minimize Anthony Edwards' offensive impact AT ALL, this is a short series. Anthony and Pete discuss how the Lakers will go about trying to do this and how successful they think they'll be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202535 min

PART TWO: The Lakers can absolutely win a championship this year

After discussing the Lakers-Wolves matchup, Anthony and Pete bring the conversation back around to them daring to dream with this team. LeBron James is their second-best player. Their chances at a ring this season might To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202536 min

LOWDOWN: Playoff roster finalized; Lakers-Wolves schedule released; Dubs beat Grizz

Anthony explains the decision to not convert either Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison, then dives into the Lakers' schedule against Minnesota and the advantages it might give them. Around the league last night, the Warriors beat the Grizzlies and will face the Rockets in the first round. Anthony just can't envision a world in which the Lakers and Warriors don't play in the second round. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...

Apr 16, 202518 min

FULL: Lakers finalize playoff roster; No Koloko, Jemison; Mailbag!

Anthony explains the Lakers' decision to not include Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison on their playoff roster after all, then dives into the mailbag for some really fun questions including... if the Lakers win a championship, should Nico Harrison get a ring? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 20251 hr 14 min

PART ONE: Why the Lakers opted not to convert Christian Koloko, Trey Jemison

The Lakers finalized their playoff roster and decided not to convert one of their two-way centers. Anthony explains the decision, then dives into some great questions in this week's mailbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 202539 min
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