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Benched - Lakers NBA Podcast with Coach Dave Miller and Allen Maldonado

Benched - Lakers NBA Podcast with Coach Dave Miller and Allen Maldonado

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Welcome to Benched, the bold new NBA podcast where Emmy-winning coach and analyst Dave Miller teams up with actor and hoops fanatic Allen Maldonado for a full-court conversation that’s part basketball breakdown, part cultural commentary, and all real talk.

Coach Miller brings decades of on-court experience, inside access, and the kind of basketball IQ only a coach can deliver. Maldonado brings the actor’s wit, fan’s passion, and a street-level take that keeps it honest and entertaining. Together, they tackle the biggest stories in the league, call out bad takes, and deliver insights you won’t get on TV.

If you love hoops, hate fluff, and want truth from people who actually live it, Blocked is your next listen.
Smart. Funny. Fearless. Welcome to Benched.
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© 2025 Benched - Lakers NBA Podcast with Coach Dave Miller and Allen Maldonado
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  • The Utah Jazz Game Could Expose the Lakers… | The Lakers vs Jazz Preview
    Dec 18 2025

    Are the Lakers walking into a trap game in Salt Lake City… or are they about to make a statement?

    On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down the Lakers vs Jazz matchup, including why Utah is tougher at home, how dangerous Lauri Markkanen is in Salt Lake City, and why Keyonte George could be a problem in transition.

    The guys dive into:
    • Turnovers and late-game execution
    • The Lakers’ bench energy and defense
    • Whether Vando deserves more minutes
    • LeBron’s impact down the stretch
    • A $200 bet on a DOUBLE-DIGIT Lakers win 👀

    Is this another anxiety-filled finish… or do the Lakers finally cruise?
    Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and let’s talk hoops 🏀

    00:00 – Welcome to Benched
    00:28 – Is Lakers vs Jazz a Trap Game?
    01:20 – Why Lauri Markkanen Is a PROBLEM at Home
    02:00 – Lakers’ Keys to Winning on the Road
    03:36 – Preventing 4th Quarter Collapses
    05:00 – Defense, Bench Energy & Vando’s Impact
    06:00 – Over/Under: Turnovers & LeBron Points
    07:05 – “No Babies Allowed” – Earning NBA Minutes
    08:00 – Game Prediction & $200 Bet 👀
    09:00 – Final Thoughts & Subscribe

    #Lakers
    #LakeShow
    #LakersNation
    #NBA
    #NBAPreview
    #LakersVsJazz
    #UtahJazz
    #LeBronJames
    #Benched
    #NBATalk

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    9 min
  • Lakers vs Suns Chaos | LeBron Gets TURNED UP, Bench Saves the Game & Marcus Smart BENCHED
    Dec 17 2025

    The Los Angeles Lakers escape Phoenix with a wild road win — but it wasn’t pretty.

    On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Lakers’ victory over the Phoenix Suns.

    🏀 Topics include:
    • LeBron James getting TURNED UP
    • The Lakers’ bench saving the game
    • Turnovers, momentum swings & late-game chaos
    • Why Marcus Smart ended up BENCHED
    • Old-school NBA intensity (LeBron vs Dillon Brooks)
    • Vando’s impact & rotation questions moving forward

    If you love real basketball talk, unfiltered opinions, and classic NBA energy — this one’s for you.

    👉 Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Benched.

    ⏱️ CHAPTERS (YouTube Timestamp Ready)

    00:00 – Welcome to Benched
    00:27 – Lakers vs Suns: Naughty & Nice Breakdown
    00:50 – The Good: Road Win & Bench Energy
    01:30 – The Bad & Ugly: Turnovers & Collapse
    02:10 – Playing Not to Lose vs Playing to Win
    03:28 – Did the Lakers Win… or Did the Suns Lose?
    04:52 – Momentum Killer: Marcus Smart’s Pass
    05:31 – LeBron & the Technical Free Throw Confusion
    07:01 – “Bad Game” = 29 Points?!
    07:45 – The Bench SAVED the Lakers
    09:56 – Vando’s DNPs to Game Changer
    12:38 – What Do the Lakers Do With the Rotation Now?
    14:47 – LeBron vs Dillon Brooks: Old-School Energy
    17:13 – LeBron’s Most Intense Game in a While
    20:28 – NBA Rivalries: Magic vs Bird & More
    25:36 – Who’s BENCHED This Week? (Target & Marcus Smart)
    27:30 – Final Thoughts & Outro

    #Lakers
    #LakersVsSuns
    #LeBronJames
    #NBAPodcast
    #NBAAnalysis
    #Benched
    #BasketballTalk
    #LakeShow
    #NBADebate
    #SportsPodcast

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    28 min
  • Lakers vs Suns Preview: Why the Lakers’ Defense Is a Problem | BENCHED
    Dec 13 2025

    The Lakers are winning games — but are they actually good enough to contend?

    On this episode of BENCHED, actor Alan Maldonado and Emmy-winning coach Dave Miller break down why the Lakers’ defense is being exposed, especially in transition, against athletic teams.

    Coach Dave explains why foot speed, defensive discipline, and toughness can’t be fixed overnight, how opposing teams attack the Lakers, and why transition defense is killing them in losses. They also debate potential trade targets, the myth of “playing harder,” and what the Lakers must change to survive the season.

    Plus:
    🏀 Why the Lakers lose BIG when they lose
    🏀 Why transition defense matters more than schemes
    🏀 Coach Dave’s blunt take on 3-and-D players
    🏀 Herb Jones, Dylan Brooks & realistic trade talk
    🏀 The BENCH segment gets personal (SGA gets benched!)

    This is real basketball talk, no analytics fluff — just hoops.

    👇 Subscribe to BENCHED for weekly NBA breakdowns
    📲 Follow us on Instagram: @benched_nba

    00:00 – Welcome to BENCHED
    01:00 – Why the Lakers’ Defense Is Being Exposed
    03:40 – Foot Speed, Discipline & What You Can’t Fix
    07:50 – Why the Lakers Lose Big When They Lose
    11:15 – Turnovers, Athletic Guards & Common Denominators
    14:30 – Can Defensive Schemes Hide Lack of Speed?
    17:45 – Are the Lakers a 3-and-D Player Away?
    19:00 – Herb Jones, Dylan Brooks & Trade Reality
    23:00 – Who Really Helped the Lakers Over the Years
    30:00 – Coach Dave’s Brownsville Story
    35:30 – Lakers vs Suns Preview
    37:45 – What Tough Defense Actually Looks Like
    43:45 – BENCH Segment Begins
    46:00 – Alan Benches SGA
    47:15 – Final Thoughts & Subscribe

    #Lakers #NBA #lakersvssuns #LakersNation #NBAPodcast #BenchedPodcast #NBAAnalysis #LakeShow #CoachDaveMiller #AlanMaldonado #NBADefense #LakersDefense #TransitionDefense #NBAYouTube #BasketballTalk

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    48 min
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