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Nov 2025
34m 10s

Lakers Bounce Back in Charlotte

PETE ZAYAS
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After starting slowly and struggling defensively early on, the Lakers got back on track with a win over the Hornets, moving to 8-3 on the season. Pete and Darius discuss the game, highlighting the team’s defensive struggles to start out, Luka setting the tone offensively, Austin Reaves making his return, and Marcus Smart’s defensive playmaking in the 2nd hal ... Show More
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