Lakers Talk With Allen Sliwa

Allen opens talking about the harsh Game Five blowout loss. Callers have strong opinions on what happened and what needs to be done. Will AD be back for Game 6? Confident caller shout down the negativity. 

Game 5 was rough for the Lakers in Phoenix, they take a horrible loss to the Suns, 115 - 85. Anthony Davis didn't play for the Lakers and it definitely showed while CP reinjured his shoulder. The Suns go up 3-2 against the Lakers. Allen allows Lakers fans to share their frustrations about tonight's game. The Lakers are back home at Staples center for game 6 this Thursday.

Staples was ready for the Lakers to take a 3-1 game lead but the Lakers take a loss against the Phoenix Suns, 100 - 92. The series is tied 2-2 and the Lakers will go back to Phoenix and try to take a 3-1 lead on the road. AD didn't return to the game after halftime. Allen shares his thoughts and allows LA to react. Game five will be Tuesday in Phoenix. 

This was the first game the Lakers were back at Staples for a playoff game since 2013 and they took the win against the Phoenix Suns, 109 - 95. Anthony Davis and LeBron James dominated tonight and this is what Laker fans want to see. Allen shares his thoughts and allows LA to react. Game four will be in LA on Sunday! 

The Lakers take the second game in Phoenix against the Suns, 109 - 102. We all wondered where AD was last game and he listened! The Lakers come back home to Staples for game 3. Allen shares his thoughts and allows LA to react. Game three of the playoffs will be back in LA on Thursday! 

Mavs take Game One from the Clippers, Hawks top the Knicks, ex-Laker Jordan Clarkson wins Sixth Man of the Year, possible mid-year NBA tournament are Allen's Top NBA stories. The Athletic's Jovan Buha joins Allen and talks about the usage of Drummond and Gasol and the expectations for AD and Lakers in Game Two. Is there a role player who is not stepping up in the playoffs... callers have their opinions. 

Allen opens talking about the Game One loss to the Suns and goes over the factors why the Lakers fell short. What are the adjustments needed for the Lakers. Callers chime in with their opinions in the surprise loss. Allen addresses the whispers that AD is soft. Allen reminds us and the callers that champion teams will win Game 2. 

It's the first game of the playoffs and the Lakers take a loss against the Phoenix Suns, 99 - 90. This game was eventful; LeBron James took a hard fall on his shoulder, Chris Paul left the game in the first half, and Cameron Payne was ejected. Let's hold on the panic button Laker fans! Allen shares his thoughts and allows LA to react. Game two of the playoffs will be in Phoenix on Tuesday! 

In what began as a bad night offensively, the Lakers found their grove in the second half as they secured the 7th seed with a wild victory over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, 103-100. LeBron James recorded his sixth triple-double of the season with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. James also hit the go-ahead three with less than a minute to go to seal the win for the Lakers. Anthony Davis recorded a double-double with 25 points and 12 rebounds while Alex Caruso shined off the bench with 14 points and 3 steals. The Lakers now prepare to face the #2 seed in the West, the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon. 

The most competitive first round NBA matchups, LeBron says Steph should be the MVP, Lonzo Ball to be a free agent are Allen's Top NBA stories. Callers... were you more confident at beginning of the year or now... LeBron tweaked his angle again at the end of Sunday's game... does this worry you... Marc Spears joins Allen and talks about being at the HOF inductions ceremony, Vanessa Bryant's presentation, the load management issues and previews Wednesday night's matchup with the Warriors.

Allen opens talking about everyone avoiding the Lakers in the early playoff rounds. What are your expectations for Wednesday against the Warriors... Caller have all their expectations for Allen. Allen welcomes ESPN's Max Kellerman who talks about Wednesday night's Play In tournament game, the potential Lakers / Clippers matchup, a Lakers / Nets Finals, LeBron commenting that Steph Curry should be MVP and more. Allen lays out the routes for the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals. 

In a game where the Lakers never trailed and the starters scored over 70 combined points, the Lake Show easily beat the Pelicans, 110-98. Anthony Davis scored 14 points and LeBron James added 25 while Andre Drummond recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds. The Lakers finish the regular season on a 5-game win streak and end with a 42-30 record, good for 7th in the West. They will now prepare to compete in the play-in tournament on Wednesday night versus Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. 

The Lakers had an early game this Saturday and got a W against the Indiana Pacers, 122 - 155. LeBron James and Anthony Davis looked great! The Lakers still have hope! Allen shares his thoughts and allows LA to react. The Lakers play the New Orlean Pelicans on Sunday.

The Lakers barely get a win tonight against a horrible Huston Rockets team at Staples Center, 124 - 122. The Lakers were down not only LeBron James but Anthony Davis as well. This game wasn't a blueprint of how to win but it got the job done. THT was on fire along with Matthews and the rest of the bench. Allen shares what banner night was like and looks ahead to Saturday's game. The Lakers play the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

The Lakers get a huge win tonight in overtime at Staples Center against the New York Knicks, 101 - 99. It wasn't a perfect game but Anthony Davis has dominated the past two games. Is LeBron back tomorrow night? Allen shares his thoughts on the game along with Lakers fans. The Lakers take on the Huston Rockets tomorrow night at Staples. 

Russell Westbrook breaks the triple double record, Jalen Brown out for the year with wrist injury. who will be the top scorer in the NBA this year... are our NBA Top Stories. Allen reacts to Marc Gasol and Frank Vogel's comments to the Lakers play over the last two games. LA Times Brad Turner joins Allen and talks about LeBron's return date, his ramp up speed, AD last two games, where the Lakers will position to start the playoffs and tomorrow's Knicks match up. HULU Lakers documentary in the works. MJ presents Kobe into Naismith HOF this Saturday. 

Allen opens talking about the last two contest for the Lakers, their playoff positioning... is it 6 seed or 7 seed... callers opine. Woj reports LeBron may be back Tuesday against the Knicks, Brian Windhorst joins Allen and talks about the playoff scenarios for the Lakers, will LeBron return soon and what type of game shape he is in, the finances of the Play In tournament and more. Is AD bac to the AD of old...   

In a potential first-round playoff match-up, the Lakers played some of their best basketball of the season and Anthony Davis explodes for 42 points against the Phoenix Suns, the team with the second-best record in the West. The Lakers defense held Chris Paul and Devin Booker to a combined 34 points, 13 for CP3 and 21 for Book. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso both added 17 points with Caruso adding 8 assists and KCP hitting 4 from deep. Lakers now prepare for Julius Randle and the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. 

The Lakers take another loss tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers, 106 - 101. The Lakers didn't have LeBron, THT, and Dennis Schroder and they were missed. The Lakers need a win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Allen shares his thoughts on the game along with Lakers fans. The Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns Sunday! 

The Lakers take another loss tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers, 118 - 94. The Lakers didn't have LeBron, THT, KCP, and AD left only after playing 9 minutes. The Lakers need a win tomorrow against Portland. Allen shares his thoughts on the game along with Lakers fans. The Lakers take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday!