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- Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LA Ekes Out Fourth Straight Win With A Huge Defensive Stop
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:41 Overarching thought: A win is a win, but the standard should be higher7:06 Notable performers12:32 Stats of the night: 24 second-half free-throw attempts (three in first half) & six second-half turnovers (eight in first half)14:01 Takeaway No. 1: Second impression of LeBron James17:53 Takeaway No. 2: More Maxi Kleber minutes?21:25 Takeaway No. 3: A clearer idea of the rotation25:39 Q&A1:43:03 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 46 min - Lakers Practice Report: Deandre Ayton Dealing With Illness, Adou Thiero, Pickeball Tournament
Jovan Buha reacts to the latest from Los Angeles Lakers practice and then answers your questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro0:42 Takeaway No. 1: Deandre Ayton is dealing with an illness but expected to play vs. Jazz1:23 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart grades LA's defense as a "B-"3:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers bond over their pickleball tournament on Friday6:29 Q&A1:15:58 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 17 min - Lakers Q&A: Buss Brothers Fired, Best Star Fits With Luka & Reaves, LA Vs. Houston, Rui Hachimura's Role
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:00 Q&A1:42:03 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 44 min - Our Best & Worst NBA Takes One Month Into The Season W/ Big Wos | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Wosny Lambre (aka Big Wos) to discuss our best and worst NBA takes one month into the 2025-2026 season.
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Check out Wos' new show, 'No Fouls Given,' with Paul Pierce and Danny Green: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-Ovj3qDVxBAOWX3kwzOVRwListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-fouls-given/id1849398813Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68sNVs8n8sA6K9eYzIL2AGFollow Wos on X: https://x.com/BigWosTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:18 LeBron James' debut with the Lakers15:20 Wos' and Jovan's best take: Denver is a juggernaut on a similar level to OKC22:27 Wos' worst takes: The 76ers and Raptors won't be good27:35 Jovan's worst take: Orlando is the third-best team in the East32:30 Jovan's best take: Houston would be fine, if not better, without Fred VanVleet39:43 Can the Rockets be the Nuggets' kryptonite with their double-big look?44:15 Wos believes OKC is beatable55:08 Wos on his new show, 'No Fouls Given,' and leaving The Ringer1:03:17 Wos drops some Drake news1:04:36 Wos outro1:04:47 The Corner 3 with Keoni1:05:22 No. 1: How LeBron's return impacts LA's offense1:10:12 No. 2: Wemby & Giannis injuries and impact on standings/awards1:19:00 No. 3: The Pistons are for real -- third-best team in the East? Second?1:26:56 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 29 min - Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LeBron Has 12 Assists In Debut As LA Scores Season-High 140 Points
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz on Nov 18, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:48 Overarching thought: LeBron unlocks LA's offensive potential11:31 Notable performers18:08 Stats of the night: Season-high 140 points, LeBron's 12 assists, 31 assists (third-most this season)18:57 Takeaway No. 1: How LeBron's arrival impacted the offensive hierarchy and flow23:26 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachmira named the fifth starter30:33 Takeaway No. 3: The new nine-man rotation36:50 Q&A1:45:31 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 48 min - Lakers Practice Report: What We Learned From LeBron James Officially Returning To Practice
Jovan Buha reacts to LeBron James practicing with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:17 Practice Takeaway No. 1: The whole squad is finally back7:37 Practice Takeaway No. 2: What we learned about LeBron's return12:26 Practice Takeaway No. 3: The (good) conundrum with the new rotation17:25 Q&A1:44:35 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 47 min - Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Concludes Successful 3-2 Road Trip With Emphatic Win Over Milwaukee
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:39 Overarching thought: A successful and informative road trip11:28 Notable performers24:31 Stat of the night: 100.6 defensive rating -- best of the season25:20 Takeaway No. 1: LA's best defensive performance of the season28:44 Takeaway No. 2: A couple of new bombshells enter the villa (Kleber & Thiero)35:03 Takeaway No. 3: LA is about to add LeBron to a group on pace to win 59 games ...37:41 Q&A2:06:02 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
2 hr 8 min - Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LA Improves To 2-0 In NBA Cup Behind Dominance Of Luka, Reaves & Ayton
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:51 Overarching thought: A return to form … sort of
7:38 Notable performers
13:50 Stat of the night: 22 fast-break points
14:50 Takeaway No. 1: The bench has been rough lately and likely needs to be staggered
18:31 Takeaway No. 2: LA remains in control of NBA Cup Group B
19:57 Takeaway No. 3: Trey Murphy III & Herb Jones scouting reports
24:41 Q&A
51:02 Outro
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52 min - Lakers' Lessons From OKC Loss, Offensive Organization & LeBron's Impact W/ Cranjis
Jovan Buha is joined by Tim, aka Cranjis McBaksetball, of The Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the state of LA's offense and defense, how LeBron James' return will impact them on both sides of the ball, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro0:39 Biggest takeaway from the OKC loss?10:36 What have we learned about LA on this 1-2 road trip?15:50 Can the Deandre Ayton-Rui Hachimura pairing be viable defensively?23:06 Austin Reaves' performance vs. OKC: Something or nothing?28:07 How much will LeBron James' impending return impact LA's offense?33:02 The state of LA's offense: How would Tim evaluate it?41:58 Any trends for when LA is more disorganized offensively?44:48 What is LA's realistic offensive ceiling?48:59 What can LA do better defensively? Is the only option a trade?55:47 Q&A1:21:27 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.1 hr 22 min - Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Gets Dog-Walked By OKC In Measuring-Stick Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro2:06 Overarching thought: There is a notable gap between LA and OKC8:51 Notable performers16:18 Stats of the night (swing factors): 20 turnovers and -2 free-throw advantage18:26 Takeaway No. 1: This road trip has highlighted LA's athleticism and defense deficiencies22:12 Takeaway No. 2: Another LeBron James injury update23:20 Takeaway No. 3: What I'd like to see from the rest of this trip25:57 Q&A1:19:47 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.
1 hr 21 min
About Buha's Block with Jovan Buha
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with…
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