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Lakers-76ers Postgame Reaction: LA Makes Big Starting Lineup Change Nov 09, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-106 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Jovan covers the Lakers' starting lineup change, why it makes sense for both Cam Reddish and D'Angelo Russell, what it could mean down the road, the new rotation, concerns with Anthony Davis' left foot, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:46 Takeaway No. 1: LA made a smart starting lineup change
15:20 Takeaway No. 2: Long-term impact of this adjustment
20:07 Takeaway No. 3: AD injury update
24:25 Q&A
51:04 Outro

Lakers-Grizzlies Postgame Reaction: JJ Redick Calls Out Team After 1-4 Road Trip Nov 07, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
Jovan covers LA's 1-4 road trip, JJ Redick's comments on the team and D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish's impressive play off the bench, Christian Koloko's Lakers debut, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
6:11 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick calls out the team and DLo
13:03 Takeaway No. 2: Cam Reddish was awesome again
17:10 Takeaway No. 3: A disappointing road trip
22:27 Q&A
57:59 Outro

Ep. 63: How To Fix The Lakers' Recent Struggles With Khobi Price Nov 06, 2024

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Jovan Buha welcomes Khobi Price, Lakers beat writer for the Southern California News Group, to break down the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent skid on their five-game road trip.
Why are the Lakers struggling? Is LA’s defense or bench more concerning? Should they make a starting lineup change soon? How could Koloko fit into the rotation? Jovan and Khobi dive into all of that and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Anthony Davis injury update
5:47 Christian Koloko’s potential impact
11:58 Impressions from the road trip
21:32 Bigger concern: The bench or the defense?
37:35 Is it time for a more significant rotation adjustment?
55:26 Outro

Lakers-Pistons Postgame Reaction: AD Injures Foot In Another Bad Loss Nov 05, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Jovan covers Anthony Davis’ foot injury, the Lakers’ disastrous road trip, their lack of speed and athleticism defensively, Cam Reddish entering the rotation, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Takeaway No. 1: AD potentially injured his foot
10:07 Takeaway No. 2: Speed and athleticism has been killing LA
20:20 Takeaway No. 3: Cam Reddish provides a spark off the bench
28:24 Outro

Lakers-Raptors Postgame Reaction: LA Wins First Road Game In Ugly Get-Right Game Nov 02, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Jovan covers the Lakers' first road win, a key rotation adjustment from JJ Redick, Anthony Davis' continued dominance, LeBronto, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:56 Takeaway No. 1: A get-right game nearly gone wrong
7:59 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick's AR-DLo rotation adjustment
12:29 Takeaway No. 3: The same concerns (defense and bench) persist
20:55 Q&A
1:04:18 Outro

Ep. 62: Lakers Mailbag: AD's Start, JHS, Vando's Rotation Spot, Biggest Roster Needs Nov 01, 2024

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Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' decision to decline Jalen Hood-Schifino's third-year option, if Anthony Davis can keep up his MVP-level production, how Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood could affect the rotation, if Austin Reaves can be an All-Star this season, Bruce Brown’s potential fit, LeBron James’ defense, and more.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:24 JHS has his third-year option declined
8:27 Question No. 1: Can AD keep this up?
13:05 Question No. 2: Why are people upset with 3-2?
18:58 Question No. 3: How do Vando and Wood affect the rotation?
26:23 Question No. 4: Can AR be an All-Star this season?
30:23 Question No. 5: Bruce Brown’s fit next to Austin?
35:29 Question No. 6: Bigger need: Backup 5 or bench scorer?
38:38 Question No. 7: How hard is LeBron going defensively?
43:28 Question No. 8: Why isn’t Cam Reddish playing?
47:07 Outro

Lakers-Cavs Postgame Reaction: LA Takes A Step Backward In Blowout Loss Oct 31, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Jovan covers why this was a step backward for the Lakers, the longer-term reality check, LA's transition and perimeter defense, Bronny James scoring his first basket in Cleveland, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:09 Bronny James scores his first NBA points
6:29 Takeaway No. 1: A step backward in focus and execution
12:33 Takeaway No. 2: Longer-term reality check for the roster
23:42 Takeaway No. 3: It's time to consider tweaking the bench lineups
30:51 Q&A
1:22:39 Outro

Lakers-Suns Postgame Reaction: LA Loses As LeBron, Bench Struggle Oct 29, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Jovan covers what went wrong in the Lakers' first loss, how LA can be better, JJ Redick taking accountability, LeBron James' uncharacteristic off-night, the positives with Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Takeaway No. 1: JJ Redick takes accountability for the loss
11:54 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron has an uncharacteristic off-night
18:39 Takeaway No. 3: The bench continues to be lackluster
26:49 Q&A
1:06:28 Outro

Lakers-Kings Postgame Reaction: LeBron Takes Over & LA Improves To 3-0 Oct 27, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-127 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Jovan covers the Lakers' 3-0 start, LeBron James' 16-point fourth quarter and 32-point triple-double, Anthony Davis' third straight 30-plus-point game, Dalton Knecht's growing importance, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Takeaway No. 1: “LeBron is declining” takes were premature
7:21 Takeaway No. 2: Dalton Knecht is becoming an important piece
12:13 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers are really, really good
20:00 Q&A
56:47 Outro

Lakers-Suns Postgame Reaction: LA's First 2-0 Start Since 2010-11 Oct 26, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-116 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Jovan covers the Lakers' 2-0 start, LA's 22-point comeback, them surviving their first bout of adversity, Anthony Davis' incredible start, Austin Reaves actualizing JJ Redick's vision for him, if he's changed his opinion of the Lakers' record and seeding, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:01 Takeaway No. 1: LA survives its first bout of adversity
13:10 Takeaway No. 2: AD is off to an incredible start
19:08 Takeaway No. 3: Austin Reaves actualizes JJ's vision
24:39 Q&A
1:13:05 Outro

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