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Anthony Irwin

Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.

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  • Sep 21, 2020 · 27 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Is chemistry the key to the Lakers success?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers 2-0 lead over the Nuggets. What they've liked in the series and what they think the team needs to improve. Plus why they both the the Lakers team chemistry is what can take them to the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 18, 2020 · 36 min

    Can U Dig It?: Have the Lakers reached their ceiling?

    House of Highlights head writer and creative director C.J. Toledano joins the show to talk about how much the Lakers have improved since the start of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 17, 2020 · 38 min

    I Love Basketball: A first look at the Denver Nuggets

    This was not the Western Conference Finals preview that Sabreena and Christian anticipated doing on "I Love Basketball", and with all due respect to Denver, the two of them can't help but clown on the Clippers for a bit to start the show. They then get into the specific challenge that the Nuggets present to the Lakers, focusing on the contrast between the Houston and Denver offenses and how Anthony Davis will be critical to maintaining the Lakers' stellar defensive performance in the postseason.

  • Sep 16, 2020 · 36 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Clippers lose, Lakers to play Nuggets

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla react to the Nuggets beating the Clippers in game 7. And preview the Lakers Western Conference Finals series vs the Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 14, 2020 · 47 min

    Talking Kobe, Shaq and the Threepeat Lakers with Jeff Pearlman

    The current version of the Los Angeles Lakers is on a bit of a hiatus right now because of the Clippers’ choke job yesterday, so with them not playing until Friday, host Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) decided to go back in time a bit and talk to New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman) about his new book: “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.” The book dives into all kinds of crazy detail about that aforementioned dynasty, as well as

  • Sep 14, 2020 · 35 min

    The 30: The Lakers advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 10 years after grounding the Rockets, playoff Rondo, and which team do you prefer the Lakers play out of the Clippers and Nuggets? With Anthony Irwin.

    In this episode, Anthony and Jas kick things off by discussing how the Los Angeles Lakers made easy work of the Houston Rockets over the final four games of their series. The guys get into how head coach Frank Vogel made all the right adjustments to mitigate any advantage the Rockets had by playing small ball. Then, Anthony and Jas talk about Rajon Rondo's impressive series, and if he will be able to carry it over to the next round. Following the break, the guys discuss which team the Lakers sho

  • Sep 11, 2020 · 31 min

    I Love Basketball: The Lakers have figured out the Rockets

    The Lakers just took a 3-1 series lead against the Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals, and other than some sloppiness in the final minutes, they looked to be firmly in control of this matchup. Sabreena and Christian discuss what stood out from Game 4, including the new starting lineup, the team's stifling defense, and of course, Playoff THT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 9, 2020 · 36 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Playoff Rondo is here! Lakers win game 3 vs Rockets

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the Lakers 112-102 game 3 victory over the Rockets. They talk about Rajon Rondo's incredible performance and if it's an anomaly or signs of things to come for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 7, 2020 · 31 min

    The 30: The Lakers even up their series agains the Houston Rockets. With Anthony Irwin

    In this episode Anthony and Jas breakdown the Los Angeles Lakers 117-109 win over the Houston Rockets to even up their series at 1-1. The guys discuss what the Lakers did differently from the opener to smother the Rockets' high-octane offense, and how they controlled the pace of the game. Anthony and Jas then get into how the Lakers forced Russell Westbrook to try and beat them, rather than letting James Harden run wild. Then, the guys share their thoughts on Anthony Davis' performance, and if h

  • Sep 4, 2020 · 57 min

    I Love Basketball: Breaking down the second round with Harden My Take

    The Lakers are about to take on Houston in the second round of the playoffs, so Sabreena joined Jeremy Brener and Michael Brown of “Harden My Take”, an SB Nation Rockets podcast, to preview the matchup. They go over what makes this series so interesting, starting with the general stylistic clash between L.A. playing big and Houston’s small ball. They then move into the specific matchups, including which star duo — LeBron James and Anthony Davis or James Harden and Russell Westbrook — will be mor

  • Sep 3, 2020 · 38 min

    Can U Dig It?: How do the Lakers matchup with the Rockets?

    For the first time since 2009, the Lakers and Rockets will face off in the postseason, and Los Angeles is hoping the series ends the same way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 1, 2020 · 31 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Are you more confident now in the Lakers?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss their confidence level in the Lakers heading into the 2nd round of the playoffs. Why Kuzma will never be the 3rd option this season. How Rondo will impact the rotation and Frank Vogel's love of pizza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 1, 2020 · 40 min

    Are the Rockets or Thunder a bigger threat to the Lakers?

    With the Houston Rockets losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers won’t know who they’re playing in the next round of the NBA playoffs until Wednesday night. So instead of previewing one opponent, our latest podcast has to dig in to two very different possibilities.  But before they did that, hosts Harrison Faigen and Anthony Irwin took a moment to laugh at the Milwaukee Bucks showing their flaws in Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Miami Heat, a

  • Aug 27, 2020 · 27 min

    NBA player strike puts playoff future in jeopardy

    On Wednesday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks decision to not take the floor for their scheduled Game 5 meeting with the Orlando Magic kickstarted a movement that quickly picked up steam the rest of the day. Within hours, the rest of Wednesday's playoff games, including the Lakers-Blazers Game 5 contest, were canceled as players across the league united in a strike. By night's end, a meeting with the players and coaches inside the bubble led to LeBron James, the Lakers and the Clippers to voting t

  • Aug 25, 2020 · 26 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: AD in, Dame out for game 5

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about Anthony Davis saying he's good to go for game 5. Shams Charania reports that Damian Lillard is out for game 5. Plus they discuss what they think is the main reason the Lakers have won 3 in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 25, 2020 · 37 min

    The 30: The Lakers blow out the Trail Blazers to take a 3-1 series lead. With Anthony Irwin.

    To kick things off, Anthony and Jas breakdown the Los Angeles Lakers 135-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. The guys discuss LeBron James' masterful performance, and how he dominated right from the opening tip. Then, Anthony and Jas get into what the Lakers have done differently over the last three games since losing the opener. Following that, the guys talk about how Los Angeles overwhelmed Portland in the first quarter, and how Frank Vogel has m