On today’s Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Allen recaps the Lakers showing some fight in their loss to the Clippers last night. He also discussed JJ Redick talking about players playing for their next contract and not trusting their teammates. Allen also talks about LeBron addressing the Baxter Holmes article regarding the Buss family drama. Kevin Gray Jr. from All DLLS Sports comes on the show to preview the Lakers matchup with the Dallas Mavericks coming up tomorrow in Dallas. Austin Reaves has begun playing 3 on 3 with hopes to make his return to action on this road trip. Allen touches on some news from around the NBA like Jonathan Kuminga not wanting to be in Golden State any longer & he previews NFL Conference Championship weekend!

0:00 – Intro

5:50 – Lakers lose to Clippers last night but show potential on defense

9:36 – Other takeaways from last night’s game | Zubac had a stellar game

11:40 – JJ Redick postgame comments on guys’ lack of trust & playing for contracts

19:25 – Listener Comments | Final takeaways from loss to Clippers

23:09 - Wallace Firm ad | wallacewins.com/sliwa or Call/Text (818)476-5998

24:15 – LeBron addresses the Buss family drama & wanting to “restore excellence”

31:05 – Kevin Gray Jr. from All City DLLS Sports joins the show

34:18 – What’s the temperature in Dallas when Luka is brought up one year later?

36:58 – Points of Criticism for Luka’s game | Is it him or is it the Lakers roster?

43:03 – What does Kevin make of a Luka/Austin backcourt w/the right pieces?

44:54 – Will AD be traded out of Dallas by the trade deadline?

48:21 – Previewing Lakers @ Mavs tomorrow night | How is Max Christie doing?

52:45 – Is Cooper Flagg living up to the hype?

55:25 – Main takeaways from Kevin’s thoughts on the pieces around Luka

56:47 – Harrah’s SoCal ad | harrahssocal.com

57:48 – Listener Comments

1:01:20 – Will LeBron be a Laker next year? | Austin Reaves playing 3 on 3

1:03:24 – General NBA News | Weekend Preview | NFL Conference Championships

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Lakers fight back from 26 down, not enough...Clippers over the LakeShow

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On today's Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa he discussed the big game coming up tonight against the Clippers. Clippers pre/half/postgame host Adam Auslund joins the show to talk about the Clippers playing better basketball after starting the season 6-21. Allen also discuss more reaction coming out about the Baxter Holmes article and if the Buss family drama is a distraction for the Lakers. Today is the 20 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81pt game and Allen posed the question to listeners, which active player in the NBA do you think could score 81pts?

• 0:00 – Intro
• 5:14 – Big game vs Clippers tonight | Are the Lakers building real momentum w/a win tonight?
• 9:59 – Listener Comments
• 12:00 – Is the Buss family drama a distraction? | How does Mark Walter feel about it?
• 17:59 – Listener comments | Chris Haynes comments about LeBron and Baxter Holmes article
• 25:41 – Harrah’s SoCal ad read | harrahssocal.com
• 27:04 – Listener comments
• 29:00 – Lakers roster thoughts | Can role players be consistent? | Team is starting to get healthy
• 30:50 – Guest – Clippers Radio Adam Auslund | What does Adam think of the Holmes article?
• 36:29 – Key to the Clippers turnaround | Ty Lue’s challenge to finish season 41-41
• 41:24 – What is Kawhi’s status for tonight and why was he sent home from the road trip?
• 46:50 – Who are the top 3 teams in the West? | Spurs changed the landscape of the West
• 54:38 – Listener Comments | Allen’s origin story as a Lakers fan in San Diego
• 56:54 – 20 year anniversary of Kobe’s 81pt game | What active player could score 81 today?
• 59:42 – Wallace Firm ad | wallacewins.com/sliwa or Call/Text (818)476-5998
• 1:00:48 – General NBA News | First prison sentence for NBA betting scandal
• 1:04:00 – Listener comments

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Rundown of Show:

• 00:00--Intro
• 7:13--Lakers Win In Denver | Team Played The Right Way
• 15:50--Listener Comments
• 20:20--Partnership, HarrahsSoCal.com
• 22:02--Austin Reaves Progressing | Do Laker Fans Want Reaves Apart Of Future?
• 29:30--Listener Comments | Discussing Austin Reaves
• 37:27--Story About The Buss Family | Lakers Better Off Team Got Sold
• 49:25--Listener Comments | Fans Talking About Buss Family Ownership
• 55:30--Partnership,WallaceWins.com/Sliwa
• 56:40--Latest Laker Rumors Before Trade Deadline | Michael Porter Jr, Nic Claxton?
• 59:40--NBA News | NBA Games Tonight | Jimmy Butler Not Getting Traded

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Big win for the Lakers on the road in Denver. Defense won them the game

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Timestamp:

• 00:00--Intro 8:23--Lakers Start 8 Game Road Trip | Big Game vs Denver
• 18:20--Partnership, HarrahsSoCal.com
• 19:40--Nuggets Would Be A Nightmare Matchup For Lakers In The Playoffs
• 23:18---ESPN Gives Lakers a C- | Not Much Confidence In LakeShow
• 27:05--Listener Comments
• 31:20--Guest: Bennett Durando, The Denver Post
• 31:57--How The Nuggets Have Thrived Even With All the Injuries
• 39:10--How Dangerous Are The Nuggets When Healthy
• 50:05--Partnership, WallaceWins.com/Sliwa
• 51:10--Lakers trade Deadline Chatter | Nothing New For Now
• 58:45--NBA News | Jimmy Butler Out For Season | All Star Game | Knicks Struggling

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On today’s Hoops Talk w/Allen Sliwa, Allen discussed the Lakers being on a 50-win pace halfway through the season after a win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Allen made the point that Deandre Ayton is the most influential piece on the Lakers team. He also asked the question to listeners, “Does Luka shoot too much?” As we get closer to the Trade Deadline on Feb. 5th Allen talked about some of the rumors circling around the Lakers and their plans for the deadline. He touched on a report about the Jazz being interested in Austin Reaves and what Austin’s value could be around the league. He also recapped the weekend around the NBA as Kawhi Leonard was sent home from the Clippers current road trip, Ja Morant professed his loyalty to the Grizzlies & what teams could be holding assets for Giannis Antetokounmpo. To close the show Allen talked about the wild weekend in the NFL Playoffs.

Recap of Show:

• I7:56–Lakers Weekend Recap | No Idea What To Expect Each Night
• 12:57--Halfway Point of the Season | Lakers On Pace For 50 Wins
• 16:43--Partnership, WallaceWins.com/Sliwa
• 17:59--Listener Comments | Are Lakers True Threat In The West
• 23:08--Ayton is the Most Influential Piece on the Team
• 24:54--Is Luka Shooting Too Much?
• 32:00--Listener comments | Reacting to Luka Conversation
• 41:50--Partnership, HarrahsSoCal.com
• 43:28--Lakers Trade Rumors
• 48:42--Jazz interested in Austin Reaves in Free Agency
• 53:47--Listener Comments
• 57:03--Lakers Looking For Bargain Deal At Draft
• 1:00:17--NBA News | Kawhi Injury | CP3 As A Laker | Giannis Rumors | Ja Morant Loyalty
• 1:06:09--NFL Playoffs Recap

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Lakers get much needed Win over Raptors. Ayton Looks Excellent

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