What do you think about the Laker team now?

Do you follow the box scores of the games every day?

Just the Lakers.

You're kidding.

That is really a compliment.

I was pleased to see you smile at the top part show

because once the game starts, you have a game face.

You don't smile much out there.

I don't think you have to do things for money anymore.

Correct.

What's up, Laker fans? Welcome to Laker Film Room podcast.

I'm Pete, joined by Darius.

And the Lakers are in the playoffs after beating Dallas in a storybook return for

Luca Donchich dropping a season high or tying for it, 45 points, crying before the

game with a great tribute video that they made for him. Just an electric night, Darius, on so many

levels. For this to be the game that they do it in is just crazy to me. So their one win away from 50,

they for the first time since 2020 will be in the playoffs outright. No play in game. They didn't spend any time under the play in line this whole season. Yeah, like one win away from 50, D. We'll talk about the game and whatnot. But today's a celebration, Dee, just been such a great year, a wild year. They've gone through so many

ups and downs and changes and whatnot, but the team is healthy, knock on wood, and

playing well, the small ball groups really kicked ass. Luca looked incredible. LeBron was

beating guys off the dribble that he hadn't been beaten in a minute. They're going to get a

week off knowing what opponent they're going to play. Just great news all around, man. Talk to me about

a great night and just a great accomplishment for the team. I think zooming out at first,

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