Jovan Buha breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 60-game mark of the season.

Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic’s early fit, the Lakers developing into title contenders, this 19-4 stretch, LeBron James’ awards case, JJ Redick’s growth, the defense, LA ascending to No. 2 in the West, Jordan Goodwin, the remaining schedule, and more.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:44 Thank you for one year of Buha’s Block

3:29 Storyline No. 1: Luka Doncic elevates LA’s ceiling

11:10 Storyline No. 2: The Lakers are title contenders

17:02 Storyline No. 3: A statement stretch (19-4)

19:55 Storyline No. 4: LeBron James is the throughline

26:00 Storyline No. 5: JJ Redick has grown into an excellent coach

31:13 Storyline No. 6: The league’s best defense?!

35:16 Storyline No. 7: Injury updates on AR/Rui/Goodwin/Kleber

37:08 Storyline No. 8: No. 2 in the West

40:52 Storyline No. 9: Jordan Goodwin, the ninth man

47:50 Storyline No. 10: The remaining SOS

50:37 Outro

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