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99 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
The Warriors raise a new banner to the rafters of the Chase Center when they host the Lakers. Golden State earned its 7th Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, and 4th in 8 years, when it bested Boston in 6 games during the 2022 NBA Finals.
Episode 2
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
The Clippers kickstart their 2022-23 campaign in this Battle of LA matchup against the Lakers. The Clippers missed the playoffs for just the second time in 11 seasons in 2021-22. The Clips seek an 8th consecutive triumph over the Lakers.
Episode 3
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
Episode 4
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
Nikola Joki? and the Nuggets welcome LeBron James and the Lakers to the Mile High City. Joki?, the 2-time reigning MVP, totaled 55 points, 30 rebounds and 19 assists in the 2 games he played against LA last season, both Denver wins.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Episode 6
Sun, Oct 30, 2022
The Nuggets and Lakers meet for the 2nd time in 5 days. Nikola Jokic missed a triple-double by 1 assist in Denver's 110-99 season series-opening win Oct. 26. Nuggets are 1-2 on the road in 2022-23, besting the defending champion Warriors.
Episode 7
Wed, Nov 2, 2022
The Pelicans tip off against the Lakers. New Orleans improved to 4-2 this season with a 112-91 triumph vs LA on Oct. 30. Zion Williamson (NO) provided 21 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in his return from a hip injury in that game.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 4, 2022
Episode 9
Sun, Nov 6, 2022
Episode 10
Mon, Nov 7, 2022
From Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.
Episode 11
Wed, Nov 9, 2022
The Clippers try to make it 9 straight victories over the Lakers with their second this season. The Crypto Arena tenants opened the campaign with the Clippers prevailing 103-97 behind a balanced attack led by Paul George's 15 points.
Episode 12
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
De'Aaron Fox leads the Kings into LA to play the Lakers. Fox is scoring at a 24.8 point-per-game clip on the road this season, and averaged 32 ppg in 2 trips to Crypto Arena in 2021-22. LA tries to improve a 2-4 home record.
Episode 13
Sun, Nov 13, 2022
LeBron James and the Lakers resume their 4-game homestand by taking on the Nets. The clubs have split the last 3 season series. James averaged 32 points, 9.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists in those contest, but is doubtful with a groin injury.
Episode 14
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 15
Sun, Nov 20, 2022
The Spurs end a 5-game road trip with a 2nd date in the City of Angels, this time against the Lakers. The teams split the 2021-22 season series. Russell Westbrook (LAL) averaged 23.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in those contests.
Episode 16
Tue, Nov 22, 2022
The Lakers look for their 1st road win of the campaign when they visit the Suns. LA is 0-4 away from home. Phoenix swept the season series from LA in 2021-22, with All-Star guard Devin Booker averaging 27 points in the 4 wins.
Episode 17
Fri, Nov 25, 2022
From AT&T Center in San Antonio.
Episode 18
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
Episode 19
Mon, Nov 28, 2022
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 20
Wed, Nov 30, 2022
Jerami Grant and the Trail Blazers seek a 3rd straight win over the Lakers. Portland snapped a 3-game slide at Crypto Arena with a 106-104 win over LA in October, with Grant providing the winning bucket with 3 seconds left.
Episode 21
Fri, Dec 2, 2022
The Lakers face the Bucks. On this date in 1979, NBA legend and former Bucks star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar provided a 19-point double-double with 8 swats for LA in a 116-103 win vs Milwaukee. The Bucks are 11-2 at home this season.
Episode 22
Sun, Dec 4, 2022
From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Episode 23
Tue, Dec 6, 2022
The Lakers' LeBron James makes another homecoming in this matchup with the Cavaliers. The Kid from Akron has averaged 29.4 points in 19 appearances vs his hometown side, his highest total against any team in the legendary figure's career.
Episode 24
Wed, Dec 7, 2022
The Lakers swing through Canada on their lengthy road trip for a date with the Raptors. LeBron James averaged 33 points ppg as LA split a pair with Toronto in 2021-22. Raps forward Scottie Barnes posted 26 ppg and 13 rebounds per game.
Episode 25
Fri, Dec 9, 2022
The 76ers try to get back on track when they tip off with the Lakers. Philly tries to snap a 3-game slide. Sixers star Joel Embiid is averaging career highs of 31.9 points and 4.9 assists per game on 51.4 shooting in 2022-23.
Episode 26
Sun, Dec 11, 2022
From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
Episode 27
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
The Celtics face the Lakers and finish a back-to-back set in this prime-time matchup. The storied franchises have even won 17 titles apiece. Boston and LA split the last 5 2-game season series. LA is 6-6 as the home side in 2022-23.
Episode 28
Fri, Dec 16, 2022
The Nuggets tip off with the Lakers in a prime-time tilt. The home side won each match during a 2-meeting split late in October. Nikola Jokic averages 23.8 ppg, 10.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists on the road, where Denver is 9-7 this season.
Episode 29
Sun, Dec 18, 2022
The Lakers seek a season sweep of the Wizards in their 200th regular-season meeting. LA leads the series 122-77. LA prevailed at Washington 130-119 on Dec. 4 behind 55 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks from Anthony Davis.
Episode 30
Mon, Dec 19, 2022
From Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Episode 31
Wed, Dec 21, 2022
From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
Episode 32
Fri, Dec 23, 2022
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 33
Sun, Dec 25, 2022
The NBA's Christmas Day slate resumes as the Mavericks host the Lakers. Dallas took 4 of the last 5 meetings, with Luka Doncic posting 29.5 ppg against LA in 2021-22. LeBron James netted 25 ppg vs the Mavs last season.
Episode 34
Tue, Dec 27, 2022
From Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.
Episode 35
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
LeBron James returns to South Beach as his Lakers face the Heat. Since LA defeated Miami in the 2020 NBA Finals, the Heat have claimed 3 of the 4 meetings, with Bam Adebayo (MIA) averaging 17.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Episode 36
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
The Lakers' 5-game road trip continues when they face the Hawks. The teams have split the last 2 season series after LA claimed 7 of 8 from 2016 to 2020. Trae Young (ATL) averaged 30.5 points against LA in 2021-22.
Episode 37
Mon, Jan 2, 2023
From Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Episode 38
Wed, Jan 4, 2023
Jimmy Butler and the Heat lace them up with the Lakers. Miami has won 4 of the last 5 meetings since LA beat them in the 2020 NBA Finals. Butler is averaging 21.4 points in 30 games against the Lakers. LA is 8-8 at home.
Episode 39
Fri, Jan 6, 2023
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 40
Sat, Jan 7, 2023
From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
Episode 41
Mon, Jan 9, 2023
From Ball Arena in Denver.
Episode 42
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks vie for their 4th straight victory over the Lakers. Dallas defeated LA 124-115 on Christmas Day 2022 as Doncic missed a triple-double by 1 rebound and 1 assist. LeBron James scored 38 for the Lakers.
Episode 43
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
The 76ers challenge the Lakers. Philadelphia outscored LA 13-2 in OT en route to a 133-122 triumph Dec. 9, 2022. Joel Embiid (PHI) posted a 38-point double-double, and teammate De'Anthony Melton contributed 33 points and 7 steals.
Episode 44
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
The Rockets finish a back-to-back set when they face the Lakers, Houston ended a 10-game series slide, which included 4 playoff losses, by beating LA 139-130 in OT March 9, 2022. Jalen Green (HOU) scored 32 points in that contest.
Episode 45
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 46
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Ja Morant's Grizzlies head west for a tilt with LeBron James and the Lakers. LA is 7-6 vs Memphis since James' arrival in 2018, but has dropped the last 3 meetings. Morant is providing 27 ppg on the road in 2022-23.
Episode 47
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
The Trail Blazers and Lakers resume their season series. The clubs split the first 2 meetings, both in LA, as the Lakers' LeBron James totaled 62 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds. LA has won 3 of its last 4 on the road.
Episode 48
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
The Clippers look to continue dominating the battle of LA as they play the Lakers. The Clippers beat the Lakers 2 times earlier this season, extending their series win streak to 9 games. The Lakers are 12-11 as the home team in 2022-23.
Episode 49
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Episode 50
Sat, Jan 28, 2023
The NBA's all-time winningest franchises renew their rivalry as the Celtics host the Lakers. Each owns 17 titles. Boston beat L.A. 122-118 in OT earlier this season after blowing a 20-point lead. Jayson Tatum (BOS) scored 44 in that game.
Episode 51
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
The Lakers begin a back-to-back set in the New York area by playing the Nets. Anthony Davis' 37-point night helped LA put away Brooklyn 116-103 on Nov. 13, 2022. The Lakers' Russell Westbrook double-doubled off the bench in that victory.
Episode 52
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
The Lakers continue a 5-game road trip through the Eastern Conference by playing the Knicks. In 31 career games at MSG, LeBron James has averaged 28.1 points and 7.4 assists. However, he is 1-3 at MSG as a member of the Lakers.
Episode 53
Thu, Feb 2, 2023
The Lakers resume a 5-game trip while trying to avoid a season series sweep against the Pacers. Indiana prevailed 116-115 in November on rookie Andrew Nembhard's 3-pointer at the buzzer. LA's Russell Westbrook had 24 points in that game.
Episode 54
Sat, Feb 4, 2023
The Pelicans try to deliver their first home victory in a month when they host the Lakers. LA claimed a spirited 120-117 affair in OT on Nov. 2, 2022. LeBron James and Anthony Davis provided 20-point double-doubles in that win.
Episode 55
Tue, Feb 7, 2023
The Thunder visit LeBron James and the Lakers. James enters this contest with 38,352 career points in the regular season and would surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabar as the NBA's all-time scoring leader by netting at least 36 points in this game.
Episode 56
Thu, Feb 9, 2023
The Lakers vie for a season series sweep of the Bucks. LA won at Milwaukee 133-129 in December behind 44 points by Anthony Davis. The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 27.1 points per game against the Lakers, his most against any team.
Episode 57
Sat, Feb 11, 2023
The NBA's all-time leading scorer takes his show on the road as LeBron James and Lakers match up with the Warriors. King James passed legend Kareem Abdul-Jabar for most points in league history following his 38-point performance on Feb. 7.
Episode 58
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
2 of the NBA's top scorers duel when Damian Lillard's Trail Blazers host LeBron James' Lakers. The all-time scoring leader, James has averaged 33 ppg vs Portland this season while helping LA to a 2-1 edge in the season set.
Episode 59
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
The new-look Lakers host the Pelicans. New Orleans evened the season series at 1 win apiece with a 131-126 win Feb. 4. Former LA forward Brandon Ingram provided 35 points on 15-of-28 shooting for New Orleans in that contest.
Episode 60
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
The Warriors (29-29) and Lakers (27-32) straddle the playoff line as they tangle in Tinseltown. LA won 2 of 3 entering the All-Star break, beginning with a 109-103 win at Golden State that evened the season set at 1 win apiece.
Episode 61
Sun, Feb 26, 2023
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks vie for their 5th straight win over LA. Dallas has defeated LA twice this season, including 119-114 in double OT. Doncic totaled 67 points, 23 rebounds and 22 assists in those 2 games.
Episode 62
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
The Lakers face the Grizzlies. Memphis' Brandon Clarke misses a game-tying free throw with 1.3 seconds left to give LA a 122-121 victory Jan. 20. The Lakers have won 3 in a row but will be without LeBron James due to a foot injury.
Episode 63
Wed, Mar 1, 2023
From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Episode 64
Fri, Mar 3, 2023
The Lakers look to keep rolling as they host the Timberwolves. LA has won 4 of its last 5 after taking down Oklahoma City 123-117 on March 1, despite Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis being sidelined for that contest.
Episode 65
Sun, Mar 5, 2023
The red-hot Warriors visit the Lakers. Golden State won a 5th straight game by handling fellow Western Conference playoff hopeful New Orleans 108-99 on March 3. LA has won 4 of its past 6 and beat Golden State 124-111 on Feb. 23.
Episode 66
Tue, Mar 7, 2023
The Grizzlies clash with the Lakers. Some off-court distractions guided LA to a 122-121 triumph over Memphis in the Grizzlies' last trip to La-La Land in January. Memphis evened the season series with a 121-109 triumph at home Feb. 28.
Episode 67
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
The Raptors cap a 3-day stay in LA by playing the Lakers. Toronto seeks its 6th season sweep of LA since 2015-16 after prevailing 126-113 on Dec. 7, 2022. All-Star Pascal Siakam (TOR) led all scorers with 25 points in the win.
Episode 68
Sun, Mar 12, 2023
The Knicks match up against the Lakers in a prime-time contest. LA overcame a 37-point effort from New York's Jalen Brunson to secure a 129-123 OT triumph Jan. 31. The Lakers' Anthony Davis celebrated his 30th birthday March 11.
Episode 69
Tue, Mar 14, 2023
From Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Episode 70
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
From the Toyota Center in Houston.
Episode 71
Fri, Mar 17, 2023
The Lakers host the Mavericks. Dallas stretched its win streak against LA to 4 by taking the 1st 2 meetings of this season, but the Lakers struck back 111-108 on Feb. 26. Mavs superstar Luka Doncic totaled 93 points in those games.
Episode 72
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 73
Wed, Mar 22, 2023
The Suns visit the Lakers. Phoenix has won all 9 meetings vs LA since the Game 4 of their Western 1st-round playoff series. Devin Booker (PHX) scored 46 points in his last outing, raising his ppg average to 28.
Episode 74
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 75
Sun, Mar 26, 2023
From Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Episode 76
Wed, Mar 29, 2023
The Lakers complete a home-and-home engagement with the Bulls. Chicago took the lead late in the 1st quarter and never gave it back during a 118-108 win over LA on March 26. LeBron James (LAL) returned from a 13-game absence in that loss.
Episode 77
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Episode 78
Sun, Apr 2, 2023
Episode 79
Tue, Apr 4, 2023
Episode 80
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
Episode 81
Fri, Apr 7, 2023
Episode 82
Sun, Apr 9, 2023
Episode 83
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
Episode 84
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
Episode 85
Wed, Apr 19, 2023
Episode 86
Sat, Apr 22, 2023
Episode 87
Mon, Apr 24, 2023
The Lakers host the Grizzlies for Game 4 of their first-round series. No. 7 LA crushed No. 2 Memphis 35-9 in the 1st quarter en route to a 111-101 victory and a 2-1 series lead behind Anthony Davis' 31 points and 17 rebounds in Game 3.
Episode 88
Wed, Apr 26, 2023
The Lakers try to send the Grizzlies packing in Game 5 of their first-round set. LeBron James pushed Game 4 into overtime and finished with 22 points, 20 rebounds and 7 assists as LA won 117-111 and took a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Episode 89
Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Memphis packs momentum on its trip to LA for Game 6 of a first-round set. The Grizzlies stayed alive with a 116-99 victory in Game 5 behind Desmond Bane's 33 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James ignited the Lakers in Games 3 and 4 at home.
Episode 90
Tue, May 2, 2023
Episode 91
Thu, May 4, 2023
Episode 92
Sat, May 6, 2023
Episode 93
Mon, May 8, 2023
Episode 94
Wed, May 10, 2023
Episode 95
Fri, May 12, 2023
Episode 96
Tue, May 16, 2023
Episode 97
Thu, May 18, 2023
Episode 98
Sat, May 20, 2023
Episode 99
Mon, May 22, 2023