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Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Drops Third Straight Game, Young Players Shine, LeBron Rests Apr 08, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:03 Buha's Big Picture: Finding the right 9 players over the final three games 7:02 Notable performers 31:15 Stat of the night: 14-for-31 on FTs (45% -- worst % in 13 years) 32:31 Takeaway No. 1: JJ and Vando get into it 39:23 Takeaeay No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart & Luka Doncic 40:00 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 42:31 Q&A 1:58:49 Outro

Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Loses First Game W/o Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves, LeBron Posts 30-9-15 Apr 06, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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0:00 Intro

3:31 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers

12:15 Notable performers

27:37 Stat of the night: -14 in 7 minutes without Luke Kennard

30:43 Takeaway No. 1: Luka is going back to Europe for treatment to try to return early

36:36 Takeaway No. 2: LA needs someone from South Bay to emerge

41:15 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch

43:14 Q&A

2:15:34 Outro

BREAKING: Austin Reaves Out For 4-6 Weeks With Oblique Injury, Is Lakers Season Over? Apr 05, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Austin Reaves will miss at least 4-6 weeks because of a Grade 2 left oblique injury. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:22 What does this mean for Austin Reaves? 7:01 How does this affect Austin's free agency? 9:58 What does this mean for the Lakers? 27:55 My playoff predictions without Luka and AR 34:07 Q&A 1:45:15 Outro

BREAKING: Luka Doncic Out Indefinitely with Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Can LA Survive Without Him? Apr 04, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Luka Doncic is out indefinitely with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠ Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha

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0:00 Intro

2:26 What does this mean for Luka Doncic?

6:55 What does this mean for the Lakers?

20:14 My predictions on potential LAL-MIN and LAL-HOU series

25:20 Q&A

1:33:08 Outro

Lakers-Thunder Reaction: OKC Embarrasses LA In Biggest Loss Of The Season, Luka Injures His Hamstring Apr 03, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 2, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 6:53 Buha's Big Picture: OKC delivers an embarrassing reality check for LA (+ Notable performers) 29:50 Stat of the night: OKC attempted 23 more FGs than LA 30:50 Takeaway No. 1: The potential impact of a long Luka absence 34:44 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update 35:08 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 36:46 Q&A 2:07:29 Outro

Lakers-Thunder Preview, Luka's Historic March, Best First-Round Matchup W/ Raj Chipalu Apr 02, 2026

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Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu of Silver Screen & Roll and Offside to discuss the Lakers' 15-2 march, Luka Doncic's historic month, the upcoming matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, potential first-round playoff matchups, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:44 What stood out most during the Lakers' 15-2 March? 10:10 Luka's historic month and best-in-the-world play 25:01 LAL-OKC preview 47:23 What would constitute success vs. OKC from a process perspective? 55:46 Who's the preferred matchup for LA in Round 1: MIN or HOU? 1:09:09 Q&A 1:35:46 Outro

Lakers-Cavs Reaction: LA Clinches Playoff Spot + 50 Wins, Luka Has 42 Points & 12 Assists In Blowout Apr 01, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:27 Buha's Big Picture: March Madness 16:18 Notable performers 31:37 Stat of the night: 15-2 in March 32:19 Takeaway No. 1: Recapping Luka's historic March 36:49 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick deserves his flowers for a second straight season 44:09 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC preview & stakes 51:55 Q&A 1:54:51 Outro

Lakers-Wizards Reaction: LA Wins Without Luka, LeBron Posts Third Triple-Double Of The Season Mar 31, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday, March 30, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:24 Buha's Big Picture: Sharpening the non-Luka minutes 8:36 Notable performers 19:38 Stats of the night: 13-for-13 from the centers & LeBron's third triple-double of the season 20:07 Takeaway No. 1: Much-needed rest for Luka, AR & the rest of the Lakers 22:58 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart remains day-to-day until he's '100 percent' 25:14 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch (including No. 3 seed battle) 29:00 Q&A 1:28:44 Outro

Lakers Mailbag: Luka's Defense, LA's Options W/ LeBron, Trading 2026 Pick, My Previous MVP Votes Mar 30, 2026

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Question No. 1: How does LeBron's cap hold affect LA's cap space? 16:34 Question No. 2: Concerning that Luka is taking so many contested shots + driving less? 26:53 Question No. 3: Calculus for trading 2026 first-round pick this summer? 32:45 Question No. 4: Will the Lakers keep Deandre Ayton? 38:36 Question No. 5: When do awards voters finalize their votes? 40:52 Question No. 6: Goalposts different for defenders on offense vs. scorers on defense? 45:57 Question No. 7: Who did I vote for in MVP in 2023 and 2025? 51:09 Question No. 8: Will the "Luka is a terrible defender" discourse ever end? 1:05:05 Outro

Lakers-Nets Reaction: LA Pulls Away Late As Brooklyn Tanks The Fourth, Luka Doncic Drops 41 Points Mar 28, 2026

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, March 27, 2026.

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Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:27 Buha's Big Picture: LA's defense has slipped recently 11:40 Notable performers 23:09 Stat of the night: 9 blocks (tied for fourth-most this season) 23:53 Takeaway No. 1: Luka Doncic will be suspended for his 16th technical foul 26:26 Takeaway No. 2: Nic Claxton scouting report (Part 2) 30:39 Takeaway No. 3: Marcus Smart injury update 31:59 Q&A 1:37:28 Outro

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