Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic's emotional return to Dallas, LA clinching a playoff spot and a top-five seed, their defense against Anthony Davis (and in general recently), the Lakers' potential playoff rotation, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:29 Buha's Big Picture: LA secures a playoff spot and top-5 seed

9:25 Notable performers

14:51 Stat of the night: 14 steals (second-most of the season)

16:46 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's emotional return to Dallas

26:19 Takeaway No. 2: LA's defense continues upward trend

32:10 Takeaway No. 3: Playoff rotation preview?

36:51 Q&A

2:29:05 Outro

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