LeBron James turned back the clock and carried the Lakers to a huge win — while Luka Doncic flew halfway across the world, dropped a triple-double, and still couldn’t stop the King.

In this episode of Benched, Alan Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down:
• Vintage LeBron energy and late-game takeover
• Luka’s triple-double after becoming a new father
• Austin Reaves’ rare off-night and what it means
• Bench inconsistency, Rui & Ayton stepping up
• The wild Stevie Wonder → Darryl Dawkins “Chocolate Thunder” story
• Lamelo Ball running out with the wrong team
• Desmond Bane spiking the ball on OG Anunoby
• Lakers vs Spurs preview and the return of Wembanyama
• Coaching gems, fundamentals, and hilarious storytelling

If you love the Lakers, the NBA, or comedy-meets-basketball talk, make sure you subscribe, follow, and share this episode of BENCHED.

00:00 – Opening & Late-Night Studio Setup
00:27 – Lakers vs Sixers Recap
01:07 – Vintage LeBron: Energy, Bounce & Leadership
03:23 – Luka’s Return, New Baby & Triple-Double
05:42 – Austin Reaves’ Off-Night Explained
07:52 – Lakers Bench Concerns
10:00 – Rui & Ayton Step Up
12:21 – Fundamentals: Layups, Footwork & Youth Coaching
15:15 – MVP Camp & New Show Segments
17:00 – “What the Helly” Segment
19:00 – Close Games vs Blowout Losses
22:00 – Haunted Hotel Story (Alan’s Commercial Shoot)
24:00 – Lakers vs Spurs Preview (Wemby Return)
28:00 – Screen Setting, Pace & LeBron’s IQ
33:00 – Celtics Blowout Context
36:00 – Shooters, Rhythm & Coaching Truths
38:00 – Darryl Dawkins & Stevie Wonder Story
44:00 – Benched Segment: LaMelo Ball
45:20 – Benched Segment: Desmond Bane
47:20 – Closing Impressions & Call to Subscribe
49:00 – Coach Miller Raps the Outro

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