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. In today's episode, host Grant Mona breaks down a massive Sunday in Los Angeles, featuring a statement win for the Lakers and a critical look at the Clippers’ identity as they enter the final stretch of the 2025–26 season.
Segment One: Lakers Slam the Door on the Knicks The Los Angeles Lakers took down the New York Knicks 110–97 in an afternoon showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Grant reacts to Luka Dončić’s masterful 27-point, 10-rebound double-double, outshining Jalen Brunson in a clash of former teammates. We hear from JJ Redick on how the team’s defense—anchored by Deandre Ayton—held New York to just 49 points in the second half. Plus, locker room audio from Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura as the Lakers move to 39–25, winning five of their last six.
Segment Two: The State of the Clippers With roughly 20 games left, Grant takes the temperature of the Los Angeles Clippers. After a dismal 6–21 start to the season, Tyronn Lue’s squad has fought back to the 9th seed in the West (31–32). Grant analyzes the “new-look” roster following the blockbuster Darius Garland trade and the departure of Ivica Zubac. Is the high-variance offense centered around Kawhi Leonard and Garland enough to avoid the Play-In tournament? We look at the remaining schedule and whether Lue’s “35–20 the rest of the way” goal is still within reach.
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