Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-111 win over the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Jovan covers why blowing the Raptors was important for Lebron James potentially playing on the second night of the back-to-back, how LA’s bench swung this game, Jaxson Hayes’ importance, Max Christie’s impressive play, the concerning point-of-attack defense and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(5:10) Takeaway No. 1: The bench swung this game
(9:38) Takeaway No. 2: The importance of this blowout
(13:30) Takeaway No. 3: The point-of-attack defense must improve
(17:17) Outro

In Episode 9 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha breaks down seven questions that'll determine the rest of the Lakers' season, ranging from their Play-In seeding to Jarred Vanderbilt's health to the playoff rotation.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:31) No. 1: Where do they finish in the standings?
(4:08) No. 2: Which side of the bracket are they on (if they make it)?
(8:01) No. 3: How will LeBron’s ankle hold up?
(11:49) No. 4: Does Jarred Vanderbilt return?
(14:28) No. 5: What is Gabe Vincent’s role ultimately?
(18:45) No. 6: What does the playoff rotation look like?
(21:21) No. 7: How real is their recent defensive improvement?
(24:51) Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Jovan covers LeBron James' career-tying shooting night, his postgame comments about retirement, Gabe Vincent's return, the new rotation, the recently improved defense and more. 

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: Don’t take LeBron for granted
(12:42) Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent’s return brings rotation clarity
(18:43) Takeaway No. 3: LA’s defense has been sneaky good for two weeks
(23:05) Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Jovan covers LA's off night, Anthony Davis' return, the lack of energy and effort, the downside to relying on free throws so much, Cam Reddish's recent struggles and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(5:02) Takeaway No. 1: It was just one of those nights …
(9:12) Takeaway No. 2: One big-picture offensive concern
(13:50) Takeaway No. 3: It’s time to reduce Cam Reddish’s role
(18:15) Outro

In Episode 8 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha is joined by The Athletic & Bleacher Report NBA writer/podcaster Mo Dakhil to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge.

Jovan and Mo cover the Lakers' win streak and play since February, how big of a mistake it was not starting Rui Hachimura earlier, reacclimating Gabe Vincent and (potentially) Jarred Vanderbilt into the lineup, playing Sacramento vs. Dallas in a hypothetical No. 7-8 matchup, the pros and cons to facing Denver earlier in the playoffs and more.

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Follow Mo at @MoDakhil_NBA.

(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Lakers’ five-game win streak and 17-7 stretch
(5:26) How big of a mistake is it that LA didn’t start Rui earlier?
(23:52) How should the Lakers reintegrate Gabe Vincent?
(34:47) If LA gets into the No. 7-8 game, who’s tougher: Sacramento or Dallas?
(43:12) Is it better to play Denver earlier or later?
(52:27) Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Jovan covers how the Lakers won without Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura's big night, why Hachimura should've been starting earlier in the season, LeBron James' triple-double, LA's 3-point shooting, Jaxson Hayes' growing importance and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: This idealized version of Rui raises LA’s ceiling
(13:39) Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers should take more 3s
(17:27) Takeaway No. 3: Jaxson Hayes is becoming a crucial bench piece
(22:24) Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-124 double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Jovan covers how this win sets the tone for the Lakers' six-game road trip, Anthony Davis' incredible performance, Austin Reaves' triple-double, LA's burgeoning comeback identity and resiliency, the significance of winning without LeBron James, why LA has a legitimate chance to earn the No. 8 seed and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(7:51) Takeaway No. 1: Setting the tone for the trip
(13:12) Takeaway No. 2: The Comeback Kings
(19:37) Takeaway No. 3: LA has a legitimate shot at No. 8 now
(25:04) Outro

In Episode 7 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha previews the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming six-game road trip.

The slate includes the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.

Jovan breaks down each matchup, the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, whether he thinks the Lakers should win or lose the game, realistic expectations for the trip and more.

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(0:00) Intro
(4:03) Milwaukee Bucks preview
(10:19) Memphis Grizzlies preview
(15:33) Indiana Pacers preview
(22:48) Brooklyn Nets preview
(27:55) Toronto Raptors preview
(31:28) Washington Wizards preview
(33:55) Closing thoughts on the trip
(36:14) Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 150-145 win over the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Jovan covers how LA put themselves in a great position for the No. 9 seed, how the Lakers showed they can win with varying styles of play this weekend, why this game is the reason LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie, Anthony Davis' dominance against the Pacers this season, what the Lakers can take from this game and more.

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Chapters
(0:00) Intro
(4:46) Takeaway No. 1: LA wins the weekend with contrasting styles
(12:52) Takeaway No. 2: This is why LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie
(19:04) Takeaway No. 3: AD owns the Pacers
(23:20) Outro

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Jovan covers how LA won ugly, why this was arguably their best defensive performance in months, D’Angelo Russell surpassing Nick Van Axel as the Lakers’ leader for 3s made in a season, why the Lakers have the edge on the Warriors for the No. 9 seed and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Check out Episode 6 of Buha’s Block
(3:34) Takeaway No. 1: LA win ugly with their defense for the first time in a while
(15:11) Takeaway No. 2: DLo sets the Lakers’ single season 3-point record
(19:04) Takeaway No. 3: LA has the inside position on the No. 9 (for now)
(25:10) Outro