Hello, Lakers Nation. Welcome in to the Lakers Nation.com podcast. My name's Trevor Lane,

and it's game day. Lakers Pelicans tonight, 7.30 p.m. Pacific time. We'll see if the Lakers can

increase their win streak to seven games and strengthen their hold on the two seed in the Western

Conference. Come hang out with us tonight during the game, by the way. Again, 7.30 p.m. Pacific Time will be live. YouTube.com slash Lakers Nation as well as

playback.tv slash Lakers Nation. Come hang out with us. We all get together. Have a good time.

Do a little play-by-play for the game. React to the game as well. Take questions, comments from the chat. It's a lot of fun. So come hang out during Lakers Pelicans tonight.

Now, a lot to get into on today's show.

I need to talk about this matchup with the Pels.

Why I think the Pelicans actually aren't getting enough respect

heading into tonight's matchup.

We look at the betting lines and things of that nature.

Also need to talk about the Lakers injury report where they currently stand.

We'll take a peek at the standings watch.

After all, tis this season.

We're keeping a very close eye on what's going on around the NBA.

I also need to address some haters.

Why are people doing so many mental gymnastics to try to discredit this incredible streak the

Lakers run 18 wins in their last 22 games and certain people are doing everything they can

to try to take away from that accomplishment. I want to talk a little bit about that. Plus,

we need to get into the mailbags. So lots to get into on today's show. First, a shout

out to our good friends over at BetUS. Right now, they have the Lakers as an eight and a half

point favorite heading into tonight's game. And personally, I don't think that's giving

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