Welcome to The Sporting Tribune Podcast Network and a new episode of The Sporting Tribune Today, our every-weekday show on sports in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii. On today’s episode, Grant Mona breaks down key postgame reactions from Los Angeles basketball and college hoops.
Segment One — Lakers After Win vs. Clippers
Grant opens with the Lakers’ postgame interviews following their tight victory over the Clippers, where Luka Dončić scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 in a 125–122 city rivalry win. JJ Redick praised timely contributions from Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton — including clutch baskets down the stretch — as the Lakers weathered a late Clippers rally. The hosts dissect the performance, how the Lakers controlled the final minutes, and what this says about their identity moving forward.
Segment Two — Clippers & Bruins Reaction After Heartbreaker
In the second segment, Grant recaps comments from Ty Lue, Brook Lopez, and Bennedict Mathurin after coming up short against the Lakers, focusing on defensive adjustments and leadership as they regroup. Then he pivots to college basketball with reaction to UCLA’s incredible comeback vs. No. 10 Illinois, where Donovan Dent hit a game-winning layup in overtime to lift the Bruins 95–94 after trailing by 23 points — the largest comeback over a top-10 opponent in school history. Guests reflect on Mick Cronin’s locker-room message and what the Bruins can build on after a historic rally.
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