Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' massive road win in Memphis, why LA is in control of the No. 4 seed -- and possibly higher, the incredible performances from Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the Lakers' offense reaching its peak, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:40 Buha's Big Picture: LA is in the driver's seat for the No. 4 seed -- and possibly higher

7:30 Notable performers

14:52 Stat of the night: Luka/LeBron/AR combined for 120 of 134 points + team-wide 50/40/90 shooting %s

16:03 Takeaway No. 1: The meeting between JJ/Luka/LeBron/AR pays off

21:05 Takeaway No. 2: LA flashes its offensive ceiling

26:53 Takeaway No. 3: The rotation is officially extended to 9 1/2 players

29:43 Q&A

1:28:30 Outro

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Jovan Buha welcomes Tim MacMahon of ESPN to discuss his new book, 'The Wonder Boy,' about Luka Doncic.

Jovan and Tim discuss what MacMahon learned about Doncic during the reporting and writing process of the book, his reaction to Doncic being traded and the Mavericks' reasoning, Doncic's future with the Lakers, if the Mavericks would reverse the trade, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:30 What did Tim learn about Luka during his book reporting process?

6:20 What was his reaction to Luka being traded to the Lakers?

11:32 Tim’s post-trade chapter of the book

14:28 How Tim balanced his reporting for ESPN and the final chapter

19:03 What are Tim’s impressions of Luka with the Lakers?

25:45 Does Tim anticipate Luka remaining a Laker long-term?

31:17 Would the Mavericks reverse the trade (if they could)?

33:54 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' fourth-quarter collapse, LeBron James' part in it, why this is the worst loss of the season, the late-game execution against Indiana and Chicago, LA's progress in the second and third quarters, the two-man game with Luka Doncic and LeBron, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:24 Overarching thought: This was the worst loss of the season

12:38 Notable performers

19 :29 Stat of the night: Chicago was 11-for-14 on 3s in the fourth (including three in the final 9 seconds)

20:00 Takeaway No. 1: This is a continuation of some of LA's bad habits

24:14 Takeaway No. 2: Progress in the middle quarters

26:25 Takeaway No. 3: What’s the carryover (if any at all)?

30:23 Q&A

1:36:30 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers converting Jordan Goodwin from a two-way contract to a standard contract and waiving Cam Reddish.

Jovan analyzes Goodwin's fit with the Lakers, his new contract, why LA converted Goodwin today, his potential playoff role, Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko, why this shows the Lakers are serious about this season, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:17 Jordan Goodwin’s contract — and why it’s two years

2:34 Why did LA convert Goodwin?

3:07 Goodwin’s fit with the Lakers

6:30 Why did LA convert him today?

7:22 What does this mean moving forward?

9:04 What’s next for LA with their roster?

10:43 Final thoughts

11:11 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' much-needed win, LeBron James' buzzer-beater, LeBron on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rui Hachimura returning to the starting lineup and looking more like himself, LA's defensive woes, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:28 Overarching thought: LA won a must-win game -- optics be damned

7:58 Notable performers

13:45 Stat of the night: LeBron's double-digit scoring streak, rebounding & shooting (3s and FTs), Vando's plus-minus

15:10 Takeaway No. 1: What a day for LeBron

20:49 Takeaway No. 2: Rui returns to the starting lineup & looks much better

26:19 Takeaway No. 2: The defense is ... far from back

31:48 Q&A

1:45:52 Outro

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Jovan Buha breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 70-game mark of the season.

Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic’s increased comfort and production, Austin Reaves shattering his ceiling, the nine-man rotation, the Western Conference playoff race, LA’s schedule, Jaxson Hayes, the looming two-way decisions, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:41 Storyline No. 1: Luka’s increased comfort offensively

7:08 Storyline No. 2: Austin Reaves continues to rewrite his ceiling

11:43 Storyline No. 3: The new nine-man rotation

16:01 Storyline No. 4: The West playoff race & LA’s remaining schedule

20:04 Storyline No. 5: Jaxson Hayes’ increasing importance

25:54 Storyline No. 6: The downside with LeBron & Rui missing so much time

28:13 Storyline No. 7: LA’s shot variance on both sides of the ball

32:57 Storyline No. 8: Looming two-way decisions on Goodwin, Koloko & Jemison

36:23 Storyline No. 9: Mounting injuries & back-to-back management

38:37 Storyline No. 10: Looking ahead toward playoff matchups

42:59 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' recent skid, their defensive limitations against Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner (and how that could apply in the playoffs), LeBron James and Rui Hachimura still acclimating, Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt's struggles, the rest of their four-game road trip, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Overarching thought: The Lakers are in a rut right now

6:39 Notable performers

8:27 Stat of the night: Orlando was plus-15 at the 3-point line

9:50 Takeaway No. 1: Franz & Paolo overpowered the Lakers' perimeter defense

16:18Takeaway No. 2: Rough performances for Jaxson Hayes & Jarred Vanderbilt

21:21 Takeaway No. 3: Why the rest of this road trip will test LA's defense

25:38 Q&A

1:26:36 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Jovan analyzes the Lakers' worst defensive performance of the season, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura returning, the big-picture defensive concerns from this game, the nine-man rotation, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:19 Overarching thought: The Lakers are back ... but need to get reconnected

9:44 Notable performers

11:33 Stat of the night: 146 points allowed (season-high and ties franchise record for most at home in regulation)

12:33 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura return ... and predictably look rusty

17:38 Takeaway No. 2: The big-picture defensive concerns from this loss

23:41 Takeaway No. 3: The nine-man rotation

28:12 Q&A

1:22:29 Outro

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Jovan Buha welcomes Andy Kamenetzky of Locked On Lakers to analyze the stretch run of the Los Angeles Lakers' season.

Jovan and Andy discuss their biggest question for the Lakers over the final 13 games, the team's X factor, the most important remaining game, the most difficult non-OKC West teams, where LA ranks in the conference and the league, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:31 Top-line takeaways from LA’s 6-games-in-8-days stretch?

11:57 What is the biggest question for the Lakers over the final 13 games?

22:51 Who is LA’s X factor over the rest of the season?

36:39 Which game will be the most telling over the final 13?

42:52 Rank these potential first-round opponents: Memphis, Houston, Minnesota, LA Clippers

51:56 Are Denver and Golden State the two biggest non-OKC threats for LA?

58:46 Where does LA rank in the West and the league?

1:06:09 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Jovan analyzes Bronny James' season-best performance, JJ Redick's update on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, LA's 6-games-in-8-days stretch, the latest on the West standings, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

3:20 Overarching thought: LA survives its 6-games-in-8-days stretch

9:02 Notable performers

10:34 Stat of the night: Bronny's season-high 17 points & Markieff Morris' plus-minus

11:42 Takeaway No. 1: Bronny's career night

18:31 Takeaway No. 2: JJ is "hopeful" LeBron & Rui return on Saturday

20:34 Takeaway No. 3: Standings watch

24:39 Q&A

1:29:38 Outro

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