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.
Host Grant Mona brings you a high-energy Wednesday edition of The Sporting Tribune Today, capturing the pulse of Los Angeles sports after a night of massive statement wins. From a gritty fourth-quarter surge at Crypto.com Arena to a defensive masterclass at Pauley Pavilion, we’ve got all the locker room reactions.
Segment One: Lakers Slam the Door on New Orleans The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in a “rock fight” against the Pelicans, trailing by three heading into the fourth. Grant breaks down how a 17–7 run in the final six minutes secured the 110–101 victory. We hear from head coach JJ Redick on the team’s “balanced” defensive identity and star Luka Dončić, who led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Plus, hear from the Lakers’ supporting cast on how they held New Orleans to just 14 points in the closing stretch to keep their climb up the Western Conference standings alive.
Segment Two: Mick Cronin’s Bruins Dominate the Top 10 In what Grant calls “the best they’ve played all year,” the UCLA Bruins dismantled No. 9 Nebraska 72–52 in their home finale. We bring you the postgame presser from a rejuvenated Mick Cronin, who praises his team for shifting from their “worst defensive effort” to their “best.” Freshmen standouts Trent Perry (20 points) and Eric Freeny share their thoughts on the intensity required to shut down a top-10 opponent and how this win officially cements their status as a dangerous out heading into the Big Ten Tournament.
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