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Ep. 16: How the Lakers Should Adjust in Game 2 vs. Denver with Sean Davis Apr 22, 2024

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In Episode 16, Jovan Buha welcomes Sean Davis of Lakers Nation to break down the adjustments the Los Angeles Lakers should make for Game 2 and the rest of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.
Jovan and Sean discuss what they're encouraged about for LA from Game 1, their offensive and defensive adjustments for Game 2, how Christian Wood potentially fits into this series, what the Lakers need from D'Angelo Russell, how they would tweak the rotation, why Game 2 is essentially a Game 7 and more.
Follow Sean on Twitter/X here: @Sean_Davi
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 More or less encouraged for LA after Game 1?
5:00 How would you reimplement Christian Wood in this series?
11:09 What offensive adjustments can LA make for Game 2?
22:46 What defensive adjustments can LA make for Game 2?
36:42 Is this just a bad matchup for DLo? How should LA handle him?
51:52 What rotational adjustments can LA make for Game 2?
1:02:22 Why Game 2 is essentially Game 7
1:07:23 Outro

Lakers-Nuggets Game 1 Reaction: LA Loses Ninth Straight Game to Denver Apr 21, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 114-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Jovan Buha covers LA's offensive struggles in the second half, the performances of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers' inability to slow Nikola Jokic and Denver's shooters, D'Angelo Russell's poor performance on both ends of the floor, some adjustments for Game 2 and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
8:55 Takeaway No. 1: The offense collapsed in the second half
14:13 Takeaway No. 2: LA has to mix up coverages vs. Jokic
20:04 Takeaway No. 3: DLo needs to be better
29:44 Takeaways recap
30:23 Outro

Ep. 15: Lakers-Nuggets Playoff Series Preview & Predictions with Cranjis McBasketball Apr 19, 2024

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In Episode 15, Jovan Buha welcomes Tim a.k.a. Cranjis McBasketball of the Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index to preview the first-round NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.
Jovan and Tim discuss one question for each team, one player X-factor for each team and one series X-factor before making our series prediction. We touch on Darvin Ham's playcalling, LA vs. Denver in the clutch, LeBron James' 3-point shooting, Denver's bench, Anthony Davis' two-way ask, D'Angelo Russell, Jamal Murray's shotmaking and more.
Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism podcast here: Lakers Exceptionalism
Follow Tim on YouTube: @LakersExceptionalism
You can also follow him on Twitter: @Tim_NBA

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:09) Tim’s Lakers question: Does Darvin Ham call plays at a high rate?
(8:23) Jovan’s Lakers question: Can LA hang with Denver in the clutch?
(13:11) Who should the Lakers close games with?
(17:07) Jovan shares his out-of-the-box closing configuration
(21:00) Tim counters but then starts to like the idea
(24:06) Tim’s Nuggets question: Can their bench be effective?
(28:09) Jovan’s Nuggets question: How does Denver handle this version of LeBron James?
(32:44) Tim’s Lakers X-factor: Anthony Davis
(38:38) Jovan’s Lakers X-factor: D’Angelo Russell
(45:10) Tim’s Nuggets X-factor: Jamal Murray’s shotmaking
(48:53) Jovan’s Nuggets X-factor: Michael Porter Jr.
(52:38) Tim’s series X-factor: Which starting PG’s defense will be tested more?
(57:26) Jovan’s series X-factor: Can LeBron and AD finally outplay Murray?
(1:02:26) Jovan’s series prediction
(1:05:45) Tim’s series prediction
(1:10:03) Outro

Ep. 14: Lakers mailbag: Defending Denver, LA's playoff ranking, Jarred Vanderbilt's return? Apr 17, 2024

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In Episode 14, Jovan Buha answers your Lakers questions in his latest mailbag.

Jovan covers where the Lakers rank among all playoff teams, if the Lakers are better than they were last season, the best way to defend the Denver Nuggets, Max Christie's future, the latest non-updates on Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt, his favorite games/moments of the season and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(0:49) Question 1: Where do the Lakers rank among playoff teams?
(3:55) Question 2: Is LA better than last season? But so is this West?
(7:33) Question 3: What's the best way to defend Denver's starters?
(16:02) Question 4: Will Max Christie remain a Laker? Role next season?
(19:19) Question 5: Any Christian Wood update?
(20:34) Question 6: Is a Jarred Vanderbilt return possible in the playoffs?
(22:58) Question 7: Favorite game/moment of the season so far?
(26:58) Outro

Lakers-Pelicans Play-In Reaction: LA Advances To Set Up Denver Rematch Apr 17, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Lakers' 110-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Jovan covers LA preserving through poor shooting performances for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Davis playing through back spasms, LA figuring out a way to hold on, the supporting cast stepping up, a couple of key benefits to winning the game, a quick Denver preview and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(11:59) Takeaway No. 1: A gritty, gutsy road performance
(16:00) Takeaway No. 2: The benefits of LA winning this game
(19:18) Takeaway No. 3: Quick Nuggets thoughts
(27:07) Outro

Ep. 13: Previewing The Lakers-Pelicans Play-In Game & Adjustments | Buha's Block Apr 15, 2024

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In Episode 13, Jovan Buha previews the Play-In matchup between the No. 8 Los Angeles Lakers and the No. 7 New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Jovan goes through additional notes from the regular-season finale, the season series numbers between the two teams, five adjustments for the Lakers, five adjustments for the Pelicans, and a matchup prediction, among other topics.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:36) Additional thoughts from the win over the Pelicans
(6:16) Season series statistical breakdown
(9:45) Adjustments preface
(10:47) Lakers adjustment No. 1: Spam the LeBron-AD pick-and-roll even more
(12:02) Lakers adjustment No. 2: Ruthlessly target Pelicans’ worst defenders more
(12:44) Lakers adjustment No. 3: Respect Herb Jones’ shooting
(14:15) Lakers adjustment No. 4: Tighten the rotation
(15:43) Lakers adjustment No. 5: Maintaining a sense of urgency
(16:51) Pelicans adjustment No. 1: Start Larry Nance Jr.
(17:59) Pelicans adjustment No. 2: Play BI more + run more offense through him
(19:43) Pelicans adjustment No. 3: Get Zion on the move
(20:46) Pelicans adjustment No. 4: Stop running pick-and-rolls at AD
(21:37) Pelicans adjustment No. 5: Target D’Angelo Russell more
(23:46) Adjustments recap
(24:41) Outro

Lakers-Pelicans reaction: LA clinches the No. 8 seed in the Play-In Apr 15, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Lakers' 124-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Jovan covers LeBron James' two-way dominance, LA rising to the occasion in big games, the latest on Anthony Davis' back injury, why being in the No. 7 vs. No 8 game is a win-win situation, the (obvious) downside of playing Denver and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(8:13) Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James’ two-way dominance
(12:21) Takeaway No. 2: LA returns to form
(16:24) Takeaway No. 3: This is a win-win situation
(23:33) Outro

Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: LA Wins Ugly To Move Up To No. 8 In The West Apr 13, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Jovan covers the impact of the Lakers' win in the standings, why this was an unserious performance from LA, D'Angelo Russell's recent shooting slump, the latest seeding developments, the stakes of Sunday's game in New Orleans and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(8:14) Thank you
(8:48) Takeaway No. 1: Unserious Basketball 2.0
(13:19) Takeaway No. 2: DLo is slumping at the wrong time
(17:16) Takeaway No. 3: Tonight was good for LA standings-wise
(22:57) Outro

Ep. 12: Aaron Larsuel on The Lakers' Play-In Matchups, Offseason Paths, Pelicans Preview Apr 12, 2024

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In Episode 12, Jovan Buha welcomes Aaron Larsuel to discuss the fallout of the last few days for the Los Angeles Lakers, rank the four potential Play-In matchups, how the way the LA's season ends impacts its offseason, the theoretical offseason paths, preview the regular-season finale against the New Orleans Pelicans and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:07) What should we make of the last few disastrous days?
(11:12) Ranking the potential four Play-In matchups
(24:38) How does the way the Lakers’ season ends impact their offseason?
(34:38) LA’s three theoretical offseason paths
(48:14) New Orleans Pelicans finale preview
(55:55) Outro

Lakers-Warriors Reaction: LA's Past Mistakes Come Back To Haunt Them Apr 10, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakes' 134-120 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Jovan covers Anthony Davis' absence, LeBron James' performance through the flu, how the Lakers' season-long mistakes popped up at the worst time, why LA's previous bad losses from December and January are haunting them now, the different Play-In scenarios and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
14:53 Takeaway No. 1: The same old mistakes
21:05 Takeaway No. 2: LA’s past comes back to haunt them
27:41 Takeaway No. 3: The No. 9-10 game is likely now
31:25 Outro

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