Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Season 1 | Episode 9

Acceptable Loss

TV-MA | 57 MIN

As the Lakers prepare to enter the play-offs, Buss struggles with the team's tenuous coaching situation and his mother's failing health. Later, Haywood receives an ultimatum from Kareem.

1.The Swan

Businessman Jerry Buss bets it all on the lackluster Los Angeles Lakers – and rookie phenom Earvin "Magic" Johnson.

2.Is That All There Is?

As Buss attempts to connect with a fellow franchise owner, Coach West and Claire face near impossible mandates, and Earvin looks for love.

3.The Good Life

As Buss courts new talent, a former Laker ponders a future with the franchise, and Earvin's move to LA isn't quite as magical as he hoped.

4.Who the F**k Is Jack Mckinney?

While training in Palm Springs, the introduction of a new playing style threatens to further divide an already fractured Lakers franchise.

5.Pieces of a Man

While the Lakers prepare for their season opener, Kareem experiences a crisis of faith, and Buss clashes with those closest to him.

6.Memento Mori

Tragedy strikes the Lakers coaching staff, adding to Buss' mounting list of professional, personal and financial problems.

7.Invisible Man

As the Lakers hit the road, Dr. Buss makes a dangerous bid with Coach Westhead, and Earvin's rivalry with Larry Bird is put to the test.

8.California Dreaming

McKinney's potential return threatens Paul and Pat's increasingly successful status quo, while Earvin and Buss each face shocking truths.

9.Acceptable Loss

As the play-offs near, Buss enlists West's help for a fateful decision. Later, Kareem gives Haywood an ultimatum.

10.Promised Land

The Lakers face their greatest challenge yet. Buss, Kareem and Haywood each grapple with demons. Earvin works his magic against Dr. J.