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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(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

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