Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Episode 6 recap

Our panel recaps Episode 6 of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Jose Salviati and Evan Moore both who lived through the rise of the Lakers dynasty in the 1980’s. Akeem Evans and Derek Lavell did not, but they are both excited to learn more about this team. Based on Jeff Pearlman’s book, Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers, and executive produced by Adam McKay the show takes a look at a team that defined its era, both on and off the court. The series tells the Lakers story from the perspective of Dr. Jerry Buss. Jerry West, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Norm Nixon and more Lakers legends.

Winning Time Episode 6 – Memento Mori

In Episode 6 the team and coach Westhead deal with the repercussions of McKinney’s accident. Dr. Buss continues to dance and work with smoke and mirrors to keep his creditors at bay. While Magic struggles to come to grips with being ”Magic” and makes a key decision about footwear. Coach Westhead reluctantly prepares for a game as McKinney begins his recovery. Spencer Haywood, Brad Holland, Mark Landsberger, Jim Chones and others show up!

Episode Schedule

  • 1 – Sunday, March 6th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 1
  • 2 – Sunday, March 13th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 2
  • 3 – Sunday, March 20th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 3
  • 4 – Sunday, March 27th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 4
  • 5 – Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 5
  • 6 – Sunday, April 10th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 6
  • 7 – Sunday, April 17th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 7
  • 8 – Sunday, April 24th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 8
  • 9 – Sunday, May 1st, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 9
  • 10 – Sunday, May 8th, 2022, 9:00ET on HBO – Winning Time Episode 10

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