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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty S2E6 — "BEAT L.A."

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Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty•Season 2•Episode 6

"BEAT L.A."

8.3/10 · 650 votesSep 10, 202347 min

Ranked #2 of 7 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Following a series of triumphant wins and devastating losses, the Lakers vie for a face-off with the Celtics – and Larry Bird.

Directed bySalli Richardson-Whitfield

Written byMax Borenstein, Rodney Barnes, Jim Hecht

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 2 Episodes7

E1 7.7

One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

The Magic Is Back

The Second Coming

The New World

The Hamburger Hamlet

"BEAT L.A."

What Is and What Should Never Be

Cast6

John C. Reilly

Jerry Buss

Quincy Isaiah

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

Jason Clarke

Jerry West

Adrien Brody

Pat Riley

Gaby Hoffmann

Claire Rothman

Jason Segel

Paul Westhead

Crew8

Max Borenstein

Writer

Rodney Barnes

Writer

Jim Hecht

Writer

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Director

Todd Banhazl

Director of Photography

Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Executive Producer

Felicia Livingston

Editor

Julian Claborn

Editor

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Episode Summary

""BEAT L.A."" is episode 6 of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 650 votes, ranking #2 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Max Borenstein, Rodney Barnes, Jim Hecht, it aired on September 10, 2023.

Next: E7 · What Is and What Should Never Be Best of Season 2