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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 126-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' third straight loss, Luka Doncic's season-high 45 points, the news that LeBron James could be back sooner than expected, LA's depleted frontcourt, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:28 Overarching thoughts: LA is depleted and it's catching up to them
8:50 Notable performers
12:32 Stat of the night: 18 assists (tied for second-lowest total of the season)
14:28 Takeaway No. 1: Luka ties season-high with 45 points
18:54 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron is "day-to-day" & other injury updates
21:48 Takeaway No. 3: 6 games in 8 days
24:01 Q&A
1:27:31 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Anthony Irwin of the Lakers Lounge and Clutch Points to discuss the LeBron-less Lakers and preview LA’s upcoming matchups with Milwaukee and Denver.
Jovan and Anthony analyze the big-picture perspective after LA’s losses to Boston and Brooklyn, the group's offensive mediocrity, health vs. playoff seeding, the Denver and Milwaukee back-to-backs, the Lakers’ complaining with the refs, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Big-picture perspective on LA’s losses to Boston and Brooklyn
7:12 Two long-term concerns from the Nets loss
13:37 Health over playoff seed?
16:45 What are you most curious about with this LeBron-less stretch?
23:42 Previewing the Milwaukee & Denver matchups
43:28 The Lakers, Luka Doncic & the refs
48:55 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first game since LeBron James' injury, why this was a bad and costly loss for LA, how teams are going to start defending Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves while LA is shorthanded, the Lakers needing to play with focus and force regardless of the opponent, injury updates, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Overarching thought: This is a bad and costly loss
7:05 Stat of the night: +15 points off turnovers advantage for BKN
9:15 Takeaway No. 1: LA can't take 'shortcuts' -- even against lesser opponents
17:12 Takeaway No. 2: The non-LeBron defensive blueprint for opponents
25:04 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, DFS & Jaxson
27:33 Q&A
1:18:59 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James will miss at least one-to-two weeks with a left groin strain.
What are the silver linings for the Lakers? Are there any? How serious are the downsides? Jovan breaks it all down.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:44 Silver lining No. 1: It’s not the worst-case scenario
4:01 Silver lining No. 2: LeBron gets much-needed rest and recovery
5:31 Silver lining No. 3: The Luka-on, LeBron-off lineup data
10:43 Silver lining No. 4: Going at least .500 over the next two weeks is realistic
12:21 Silver lining No. 5: LeBron should still be eligible for NBA awards
14:22 Downside No. 1: This limits the pre-playoff reps for LeBron & Luka
16:37 Downside No. 2: This likely costs the Lakers the No. 2 seed
19:31 Downside No. 3: The amplifying effect of Rui Hachimura also being out
21:19 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Jovan analyzes LeBron James' groin injury, the potential impact of his absence, what we learned about the Lakers in their loss to the Celtics, updates on Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Opening thoughts on the LeBron James injury
5:58 Overarching thoughts: What we learned about LA in this game
22:32 Stat of the night: 14 free-throw attempts (tied for third-fewest of the season)
24:15 Takeaway No. 1: More LeBron injury thoughts
28:42 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes updates
31:30 Takeaway No. 3: The potential standings impact of LeBron missing time
34:10 Q&A
1:43:40 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-109 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers withstanding adversity, the increased margin for error with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the way New York exposed some of LA's weaknesses, the timely shots from the supporting cast, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:22 Overarching thoughts: LA withstands adversity for its 8th straight win
11:09 Notable performances
12:26 Stat of the night: Gabe Vincent's 4-for-4 3-point shooting
14:33 Takeaway No. 1: An increased margin for error with Luka & LeBron
18:35 Takeaway No. 2: New York exposes some of LA's weaknesses
24:34 Takeaway No. 3: The supporting cast makes timely shots
27:05 Q&A
1:35:28 Outro
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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 evaluates 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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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' seventh straight win, LeBron James reaching 50,000 career points between the regular season and playoffs and winning Player of the Month, Luka Doncic's 30-point, 15-assist outing (and plus-37 +/-), their offensive explosion, the paint defense, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Thank you for one year of Buha's Block
5:15 Overarching thoughts: LA wins seventh straight and cements their status
8:47 Notable performers
11:15 Stat of the night: LeBron reaches 50K career points & Luka's plus-37 +/-
13:06 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron's 50K + Player of the Month
19:17 Takeaway No. 2: Luka has solved every defensive riddle
22:19 Takeaway No. 3: Crushed in the paint (though it could be a Zion exception)
27:43 Q&A
1:20:23 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Raj Chipalu of ClutchPoints, Lakers Detailed and Lakers Lounge to discuss the Lakers’ 18-4 stretch, Luka Doncic, the biggest question(s) over the final 23 games, LA's place in the West and the NBA, and the development of the younger players.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Biggest takeaway during the 18-4 stretch?
9:00 What’s stood out as Luka acclimates offensively?
16:51 Biggest question(s) over the final 23 games?
26:30 Where does LA rank in the West and the league?
34:56 How has Jordan Goodwin developed this season?
42:21 Who makes more sense on this roster: Christian Koloko or Trey Jemison III?
46:50 How has Bronny James progressed in the G League?
51:40 What’s the latest with Stanley Johnson and Quincy Olivari?
54:18 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-102 win over the LA Clippers on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' sixth straight win and 18th win in 22 games, LA becoming the No. 2 seed, Luka Doncic looking more comfortable, Dalton Knecht re-emerging the past couple of games, the defense continuing to lock up opponents, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Overarching thoughts: LA doesn't miss a beat without Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura
7:20 Stat of the night: 18 made 3s + LeBron only scoring 17 points (missing 50K mark)
9:25 Notable performers
9:55 Takeaway No. 1: Luka continues to look more comfortable offensively
13:36 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht reemerged in a timely way
17:55 Takeaway No. 2: Seven straight game holding an opponent to 102 points or fewer
21:52 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-102 win over the LA Clippers on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' continued defensive dominance, Luka Doncic and LeBron James carrying the offense, the Austin Reaves injury, the Rui Hachimura update, the bench's contributions, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:56 Overarching thoughts: This is who the Lakers are defensively
8:16 Notable performances
13:04 Stat of the night: 14 steals
14:24 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura
19:04 Takeaway No. 2: The bench's identity
23:33 Takeaway No. 3: Luka and LeBron carry the offense without AR/Rui
26:35 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the potential impact of the Rui Hachimura injury, LeBron James' two-way play, Luka Doncic's shooting struggles, the Lakers' defensive strategy and success, their offensive woes, free throws, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Overarching takeaway: Keep stackin' wins (even if they're not pretty)
7:52 Stat of the night: 46 free-throw attempts for LA (a season-high)
8:43 Takeaway No. 1: The impact of the potential Rui Hachimura injury
14:56 Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers' defense is performing at an insanely high level
20:09 Takeaway No. 3: The offense, meanwhile, is ... a work in progress
28:17 Outro
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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
Jovan analyzes LeBron James’ odds to earn awards, the Lakers’ most likely playoff seeding, their playoff weaknesses, realistic center options for the offseason, how Austin Reaves ranks compared to other No. 3 options, Jarred Vanderbilt’s role, his hair routine, the future of sports media, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:02 Question No. 1: LeBron’s odds for Player of the Month + All-NBA First Team?
5:22 Questions No. 2-4: Which two-way guy should they convert? Most likely seed range? Playoff weaknesses?
15:01 Question No. 5: Three realistic center options for this offseason?
22:45 Question No. 6: Why has LA toned it down with their 3s?
25:51 Question No. 7: Rank Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves, Bradley Beal, Paul George
28:10 Question No. 8: What’s an appropriate minutes range for Jarred Vanderbilt?
31:15 Question No. 9: Do I ever watch the game as a fan?
33:12 Question No. 10: How do players acclimate after a midseason trade?
35:39 Question No. 11: Covering the Lakers vs. the Clippers?
39:17 Question No. 12: What’s my hair routine?
43:31 Question No. 13: Shouting out my Muse account on X
44:27 Question No. 14: What is the future of sports media?
49:17 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the backdrop of the Luka-AD trade, how Doncic handled it, the Lakers winning for the 15th time in 19 games, Dorian Finney-Smith's crunch-time intangibles, the Lakers' best lineup, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Overarching takeaway: LA has won 15 of 19
4:57 Stat of the night: Luka Doncic's 12 assists (his Laker high)
7:09 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's emotional evening
16:36 Takeaway No. 2: DFS comes up clutch
20:49 Takeaway No. 3: Is Luka-AR-Rui-DFS-Bron their best lineup?
23:26 Outro
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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Jovan analyzes if the Lakers can win the championship, the best playoff matchups for LA, Austin Reaves’ future, why the Lakers’ defense has remained elite without Anthony Davis, the likely playoff rotation, JJ Redick’s growth as a head coach, what it’s like to cover the Lakers, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Question No. 1 & 2: How far can LA go? Can they withstand losing any rotation players? Reaves extension?
10:16 Question No. 3: Best playoff matchups for LA in the West?
15:55 Question No. 4: Should LA still start DFS over Rui?
24:03 Question No. 5: Why has LA’s defense maintained — or even improved — without AD?
32:03 Question No. 6: What is the biggest takeaway from the Denver win?
38:20 Question No. 7: What is the most likely playoff rotation?
41:02 Question No. 8: When did JJ prove he was a good coach?
45:41 Question No. 9: What is Jaxson Hayes’ free-agency value?
49:16 Question No. 10: What is it like covering the Lakers? Lowlights/highlights?
56:25 Question No. 11: Thoughts on the new Drake & PND project?
59:30 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic's breakout performance, how he changes the Lakers-Nuggets matchups, LA's defensive game plan vs. Nikola Jokic, Rui Hachimura's two-way play, the Lakers' unstoppable ball movement, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:45 Overarching takeaway: This was LA's most important win of the season
7:31 Stat of the night: Nikola Jokic's six turnovers & 24 stocks for LA
11:05 Takeaway No. 1: Luka has arrived
16:58 Takeaway No. 2: LA stifles Jokic with defensive game plan
22:31 Takeaway No. 3: Rui Hachimura & Jarred Vanderbilt were the unsung heroes
28:31 Q&A
1:27:46 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' "cheat code," why it's OK to excessively praise LeBron James, LA's turnovers and recent offensive sloppiness, an update on Luka Doncic, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:07 Overarching takeaways: LA's "cheat code," according to JJ Redick
7:47 Stat of the night: LA was plus-20 in DFS's 33 minutes as a starter
10:57 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron is deserving of excessive praise
15:15 Takeaway No. 2: The turnovers remain out of control
18:30 Takeaway No. 3: A Luka Doncic health update
22:23 Q&A
1:14:43 Outro
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Jovan Buha welcomes Jake Rogal, the director of “Court of Gold,” to discuss the new Netflix docuseries on men's basketball at the 2024 Olympics.
Jovan and Jake discuss how Rogal selected the four countries to cover, the viral interview with Kevin Durant, Serbia’s bronze celebration, Anthony Edwards’ magnetic personality, LeBron James, what the contingency plan was if Team USA lost to Serbia, Nikola Jokic, the lasting impact of the documentary, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:54 How Jake picked the four countries for 'Court of Gold'
3:37 Viral interview with Kevin Durant
6:26 Serbia’s bronze medal celebration
7:58 Anthony Edwards consistently steals the show
9:39 Working with LeBron James
11:33 How Jake and his team determined what footage to use
13:01 How they ended up in the Germany locker room
14:18 The potential pivot if Serbia beats the US in the semifinals
16:21 At what point did Jake realize that USA-Serbia was an all-time game?
17:41 Nikola Jokic’s basketball IQ and reverence among his peers
20:17 What Jake wants the lasting impact of 'Court of Gold' to be
21:17 Outro
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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 100-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' second straight disappointing loss, the adjustment process with Luka Doncic, LA's awful offensive output, their inability to get stops in crunch time, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:29 Overarching takeaway: This will take some time -- and that's OK
8:13 Stat of the night: 97 points (and fewer than 50 in both halves)
9:47 Takeaway No. 1: LA is undergoing a metamorphosis offensively
17:06 Takeaway No. 2: The crunch-time POA defense & rim protection was concerning
25:45 Takeaway No. 3: The ongoing center situation
28:52 Q&A
1:07:34 Outro
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Jovan Buha analyzes five post-All-Star break questions for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jovan examines how Luka Doncic can elevate the Lakers’ offense to contender level, LA’s apparent small-ball destiny, the optimal balance with the rotation and lineups, if the Lakers will add another free agent or buyout player (or convert a two-way player), LA’s postseason ceiling, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Shout-out to the Late Night Gang!
2:13 Question No. 1: How much will Luka elevate LA’s offense?
13:43 Question No. 2: Is LA destined to play small-ball in big spots?
23:07 Question No. 3: What’s the optimal balance with stars, starters + rotation?
28:41 Question No. 4: Does LA add another player?
34:57 Question No. 5: What is this group’s ceiling?
38:10 Outro
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