Benched - Lakers NBA Podcast with Coach Dave Miller and Allen Maldonado
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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Benched - Lakers NBA Podcast with Coach Dave Miller and Allen Maldonado
The Utah Jazz Game Could Expose the Lakers… | The Lakers vs Jazz Preview
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
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