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Anthony starts the show with optimism. We swear. He said he was gonna do it and almost ranted himself out of the plan, but he did it. From there, well, yeah, things didn't stay so optimistic. Rui, Dorian, Gabe, Vando and Hayes probably won't want to listen to this one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony made the editorial decision live on the spot to start with optimism and it may have induced a migraine. Funny thing is: As frustrating as that loss was, there actually is reason to still believe in this team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After starting the show with optimism, Anthony turned his attention to why the Lakers are currently sitting down 2-1: The role players have mostly underperformed. If they don't pick it up, this is going to be a short trip to the postseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's f***ing win this thing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony welcomed Matt Moore (The Action Network, Everyone's Favorite Podcast Guest) to preview game three and discuss the series to this point. The guys talk about what the Lakers did well in game two and what adjustments Minny might have tonight. They talk about the Lakers' chances from here on out and the west playoffs as a whole. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Matt talk about the Lakers' tactical adjustments from game one to two and what Minnesota can now do to adjust in game three. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Matt discuss Rudy Gobert, who the internet is arguing about again. From there, they zoom out to the rest of the postseason to discuss their picks to come out of the west now that the series are underway. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony wrote about Hayes and Vando for ClutchPoints and narrates the piece for today's Lowdown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj have now rewatched the game at least once each and had some notes on what the Lakers did beyond, you know, trying harder and staying more disciplined. They offered those up, celebrated LeBron's defense, discussed Austin's struggles from deep and hit on everything in between and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj, armed with a couple rewatches between them, analyze what they saw from the Lakers both strategically and in terms of give a bleep (technical term). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony tweeted something that pissed off Lakers fans. He thought Austin Reaves has been bothered by the Wolves physicality and athleticism. So, the guys discuss whether Anthony made a salient point, or whether he's just a hater. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony recaps last night's game and explains what the Wolves are doing to help Mike Conley continue to play in the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers met the Wolves' tenacity and evened the series. Anthony explains how, highlights some specific individual performances and wraps up with some of your questions and comments about the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony reminds you to enjoy this, as painful as the playoffs might be, then dives into the game. Hey, rock fights can be fun too! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin finally started just attacking weaker defenders and finally started looking like himself. Anthony discusses that, then wraps up with some questions, which led to a rant about the ways Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Goodwin are being utilized. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony was in the middle of writing about what the Lakers need to do to get back into this series and the Lakers decided that was the exact moment to drop some of the dumbest quotes you'll hear. So, he broke some of them down in his latest piece and narrated it for this audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj have both rewatched game one in their own ways and have some thoughts not just about the matchup, but also some of the Lakers' own thoughts about how to adjust from game two. They break that down, highlight key players who need to step up and then wrap with questions from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj react to some wild quotes from the Lakers after practice Monday and take hard looks at what the Lakers actually need to do to get bak into this series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj discuss the offense, which kept attacking one of the strength of Minnesota's defense. They also marvel at Jarred Vanderbilt's complete lack of offensive skill, especially on layups. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony re-watched the game Sunday and had some notes. The Lakers are going to need more from LeBron, Austin, Rui and JJ. He explains what they'll need from each person and how some of the issues are linked. From there, he dives into the various mailbags to interact with a fan base that isn't exactly optimistic right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices