Sliwa started the show reacting to the huge Game 1 win, as the Lakers took homecourt advantage from the Memphis Grizzlies. Sli believes that the long rest between the play-in game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves and Game 1 vs the Grizzlies really benefited the Lakers. Then, Sli talked about what to expect from both the Lakers and Grizzlies in Game 2. Plus, the Athletic's Jovan Buha called in to talk about the confidence level of the Lakers going into Game 2 and LeBron taking a "back seat" in the Game 1 win. Also, Allen had some takes on the other playoff series. 

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The Lakers just wrapped up their 82-game regular season, so Sliwa looks back on the ups and downs during the season, including the season changing trades that got the Lakers back in the playoff race. Then, Sli looks ahead to the play in tournament opponent of the Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be playing without 2 of their best defenders, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels. Alan Horton, who does Minnesota Timberwolves Radio Play-By-Play, called in to talk to Allen about the Rudy Gobert/Kyle Anderson scuffle and the T'Wolves mindset going in to the play in game vs the Lakers.  

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Sliwa opened up the show with why the Clippers dominated the Lakers in their last game and why the Lakers had some valid reasons in why they played so poorly against their "little brother." Then, Sli goes over the many scenarios the Lakers could be in within the next few days involving playoff seeding in the West and the strong possibility of the play-in tournament. To talk more about that and his predictions on where the Lakers might be after the regular season ends was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Also, Sli wonders what will happen with the really important Suns/Lakers matchup that is the 2nd to last regular season game. 

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The Lakers got a big shocker right before the loss against the Chicago Bulls: The return of LeBron James. Sli reacted and wondered if LeBron came back too soon. Sli hopes LeBron is healthy the rest of the season but has his doubts, like everyone else. Then, Sliwa talks about the next two games for the Lakers that could make or break the season: Chicago and Minnesota. And is AD a number-one option? Sli answers the question.  

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With really high hopes for the team going into last week, Sliwa was disappointed on how the Lakers played when they needed to win for their playoff hopes. Can they rebound going into this week's of games? Sliwa hopes so. Plus, while it was a rough week for the team, it was a real rough week for Anthony Davis. ESPN's Brian Windhorst joined Sli to talk about the current perception of the Lakers around the league, an update on LeBron, if the Eastern Conference is up for grabs for any team. Then, Allen looks at the week ahead for the Lakers. 

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Even though they lost to the New York Knicks, Sliwa is really encouraged on how the Lakers have been playing in the last week. He thinks the team is "still in a good spot" even though he keep jumping and dropping in the standings almost everyday with the very tight Western Conference. Also, Sli thinks the Lakers are "fun again" with their recent play. And does AD have to be more assertive? To talk more about AD, LeBron and the road ahead for the Lakers was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa looked at the week ahead for the purple-and-gold. 

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With LeBron out for possibly a month, Sliwa thinks Anthony Davis will step up but thinks other guys have to step up as well. Sli also thinks if of 3 or 4 guys can play well in addition to AD, the Lakers will be alright until LeBron returns. Plus, an update on D'Angelo Russell and why is he so important now with LeBron out. Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan came on to talk about AD's dominance with LeBron out, what to expect from the team without LBJ, and Pau Gasol memories, since his number will go to the rafters of Crypto.com arena. And, the Lakers have 3 very big games against quality opponents in the next week. 

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Sliwa opens up the show with the bad news: LeBron James could be out multiple weeks with a foot injury. Sliwa reacts and wonders if they can get to the playoffs without King James. Sli then looks at the standings and breaks down the teams that are around the Lakers, thinking some of those teams are "unreliable." LA Times' Brad Turner joined Allen to talk about LeBron's injury, who needs to step up in Lebron's absent and if he thinks the Lakers can make a run without the King. Then, Sli looks at the week ahead for the purple and gold. 

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Fresh off of the All-Star Break, Sliwa has a "little optimism" going into the last 23 games of the regular season for the Lakers. Plus, even though Sli is optimistic heading into the final stretch of the regular season, he's more concerned about the next 7 games against teams AHEAD of the Lakers in the West. To talk more about what he expects in the next week and what he's seen from the new guys on the team is The Athletic's Jovan Buha. Then, Sliwa talks about Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley getting bought out from their new teams and expects to see them in the next month vs. the Lakers.

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Sliwa recapped the huge week for the Lakers with everything from LeBron's record breaking night to the trade deadline, where the Lakers completely changed the roster in less than a day. Can the Lakers make a playoff push? Sliwa predicts whether the Lakers can based on the new moves and their recent play. And, is AD not "carrying his weight" without LeBron? Sliwa has some "eye-opening" stats. To talk more about the playoff push and the recent moves was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane. Then, Sliwa says "goodbye" to Russell Westbrook and Pat Beverley.  

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