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Mar 2024
34m 19s

Sacramento Sweep

PETE ZAYAS
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The Lakers lost to the Kings for the 4th time this season, in another game that was not particularly close. Pete and Darius discuss the game and how the result highlighted some of the offensive shortcomings of the Lakers star duo of LeBron and Anthony Davis. And then later, the guys debate AD's role within the offense and whether his usage and results reflec ... Show More
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