‘Heat Check’: Who Is to Blame for the Lakers’ Letdown?

Plus: an inside look at the story of Rick Pitino in Greece

By John Gonzalez and Jonathan Tjarks Mar 5, 2019, 8:19am EST

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their collapse (4:04) while the Eastern Conference playoff race heats up (17:21). Plus: an inside look at the story of Rick Pitino in Greece (29:21).

Guests: Jonathan Tjarks, Chris Ryan, Dave the Greek

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