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Apr 2024
45m 25s

Path to 8

PETE ZAYAS
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The Lakers moved in the 8th seed and now control their own destiny to stick in that slot after beating the Grizzlies and getting a couple of fortuitous losses from the Kings and Warriors on Friday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the Grizzlies win, their collective night of scoreboard watching around the rest of the Western Conference, and then preview Sunday's game against the Pelicans that will determine the team's final place in the standings. 

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