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Feb 2022
44m 32s

The Lakers won, huzzah! — I Love Basketb...

Anthony Irwin
About this episode
The Lakers finally got back in the win column in what had to have been one of their ugliest wins of the season. But it's still a reason to celebrate. Also reason to celebrate? "I Love Basketball" has a new co-host! Sabreena and Raj (@UnwrittenRul3s) get into all the things they actually liked from the Lakers' victory over Portland. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
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