Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

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This is a Lakers town, and Allen Sliwa is getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.

  • 43 minutes 23 seconds
    Grabbing The Keys

    The Lakers are down 0-2 to the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round and there is lots of blame to go around. Do you blame Darvin's Coaching? Or LeBron's decision-making down the stretch of Game 2? Or AD "not showing up" for the 4th Qtr in Game 2? Sliwa talked about it. Sli also took calls to get the temperture of Lakers Fans with the Lakers being down to the Nuggets again in a playoff series. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a look at the other playoff series.

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    24 April 2024, 3:10 am
  • 46 minutes 28 seconds
    Can't Play With The Basketball Gods

    The Lakers just wrapped up their regular season, finishing with a 47-35 record. Sliwa took a look back on the season with the highlights and the lowlights. Plus, should the Lakers "tank" their first play-in game vs the New Orleans Pelicans to AVOID the Denver Nuggets in the 1st Round? Sliwa had a lot to say about that theory and also took calls on this crazy notion. And, Sli gives AD his "props" for playing a career high 76 games in the regular season. Then, "Crunchtime" with thoughts on the new Team USA roster.  

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    16 April 2024, 3:13 am
  • 47 minutes 52 seconds
    Sprinting To The Finish Line

    Despite the Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are 9-2 in their last 11 games and Sliwa feels they are "step ahead" of most teams who are struggling in the last couple weeks of the regular season. And, after taking another poke in the eye, should Anthony Davis wear googles as many suggest he should? Plus, Sli gives an update on AD's eye injury and the status of Jared Vanderbilt. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner called in to talk about the landscape of the Western Conference heading into the playoffs and what matchup he wants to see in the playoffs. Also, a look ahead to the final week of the NBA regular season. 

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    9 April 2024, 5:29 am
  • 47 minutes 55 seconds
    In The Right Direction

    Sli is feeling really good about the Lakers after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, in what he calls their “best win of the season.” Also, Sliwa’s expectations for the Lakers have “risen” in the last 30 days. And, when is LeBron going to retire? He gave hints after the Brooklyn win. Plus, an injury update on Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Jared Vanderbilt. Then, “Crunch Time!”

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    2 April 2024, 3:09 am
  • 45 minutes 17 seconds
    Glass Half Full

    Sliwa was really optimistic after finding out that the Lakers have been 15-7 since the beginning of Februrary.  Plus, Sli thinks if the Lakers play defense the way they been playing lately in the Playoffs, they won't last long. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane came on to talk about LeBron's nagging ankle injury and the upcoming road trip. Then, the debut of "Crunch Time!" 


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    26 March 2024, 3:34 am
  • 49 minutes 47 seconds
    Must Win Week

    After the Lakers dropped two big back-to-back games to Sacramento and Golden State, Sliwa thinks the Lakers have to "handle business" against the Embiid-less Philadephia 76ers and the struggling Indiana Pacers. Plus, an injury update on Christian Wood, Jared Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And, Sliwa takes a look at the remarkable play of D'Angelo Russell in the last couple months. Then, the Southern Calfornia News Group's Khobi Price on what happens if the Lakers don't make the playoffs and who he thinks the Lakers miss the most.  Also, a look ahead to the light week for the Lakers. 

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    20 March 2024, 5:03 am
  • 45 minutes 36 seconds
    Gaining Steam

    The Lakers had a huge week by beating some of the top teams in the NBA, so Sliwa thinks they are slowly "getting back in it" with about a month left in the regular season. Plus, more on Anthony Davis' historic night in the win vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. And, a look back at D'Angelo Russell's career high night in the win vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk called in to talk about the chances the Lakers have against the World Champion Denver Nuggets and how AD has to "prove it in the playoffs." Also, an update on Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent. 

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    12 March 2024, 3:15 am
  • 44 minutes 27 seconds
    For Real?

    In the last week, the Lakers beat the LA Clippers, Washington Wizards and OKC Thunder while also losing a very close game to the World Champion Denver Nuggets, so Sliwa feels really good about the week that was. Also, how crucial is D'Angelo Russell's play to the Lakers' success? Sli thinks D'Lo is very important to the how the Lakers can become contenders. Then, LA Times' Brad Turner came on to talk about the Lakers' recent play and how that can affect the standings heading into the Playoffs.  And, Sli gives an injury update on Gabe Vincent.  

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    6 March 2024, 4:08 am
  • 48 minutes 23 seconds
    Keeping The Faith

    With 22 more games to go until the Lakers hopefully make the Playoffs, Sli can feel some people already "losing faith" in the Lakers since they are currently kicking around the 9th and 10th spots in the Western Conference. Plus, through his first 5 games, new Laker Spencer Dinwiddie is struggling but are the Lakers using him incorrectly? Sliwa tries to answer that question. Also, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane calls in to talk about how he thinks the Lakers shouldn't try to put themselves in a "1-game situations" and his thoughts on Didwiddle's struggles. Then, Sli previews the last regular season game where the Lakers and the LA Clippers are "co-tenants" at Crypto.com Arena.

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    28 February 2024, 4:10 am
  • 46 minutes 7 seconds
    Turning The Corner?

    The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games, including impressive wins at Boston and New York, Sliwa is a little bit more optimistic as the team heads in to the All-Star Break. Plus, reaction to the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. Sli thinks its an excellent signing for the Lakers, as he brings "instant offense." And, the Lakers "stood pat" at the trade deadline, was it the right thing to do? Also, the debut of "4th Quarter.

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    13 February 2024, 4:12 am
  • 44 minutes 10 seconds
    Unexpected Results

    Sliwa started off the show looking back on the 4-2 Grammys' Road Trip, in which they looked an lottery team in back-to-back losses to looking like a team in the upper tier of the NBA with wins vs Boston and New York. Plus, what to expect for the Lakers at the NBA trade deadline, which is on Thursday. Sli also took calls from fans that either want to see the Lakers make a move or stand pat at the deadline. Then, a look ahead to the Kobe Bryant statue unveiling. 

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    7 February 2024, 4:11 am
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