Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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Ep. 11: Previewing The Lakers’ Final Three Games Apr 08, 2024

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In Episode 11, Jovan Buha breaks down the Lakers’ final three games against the Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans.
Jovan looks at each team’s statistical profile, how they match up with LA and the stakes in each scenario. He also examines the West standings and goes through the tiebreakers and how the Lakers can move up or down in the standings.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(5:29) Golden State Warriors breakdown
(13:08) Memphis Grizzlies breakdown
(15:13) New Orleans Pelicans breakdown
(20:00) My prediction
(20:52) Outro

Lakers-Timberwolves Reaction: LA Falls Without LeBron and AD Apr 08, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Jovan covers the significance of this loss, the impact of the absences of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, why the Lakers should feel confident in a potential series against the Timberwolves, the notable performances of Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes and Spencer Dinwiddie, why Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors is now a must-win and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(9:14) Takeaway No. 1: A series of bad breaks for LA
(12:15) Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers can beat the Wolves in a playoff series
(17:36) Takeaway No. 3: Tuesday’s game with the Warriors is now a must-win
(21:16) Outro

Lakers-Cavaliers Reaction: LA Moves Up to No. 8 in The West Apr 07, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Jovan covers the Lakers moving up to No. 8, why the No. 7 vs. No. 8 Play-In game is becoming more realistic, LA's perimeter defense, the ideal pace and rhythm for the Lakers' offense, the importance of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(7:19) Takeaway No. 1: The No. 7 and 8 seeds are increasingly realistic
(11:39) Takeaway No. 2: The perimeter defense is improving
(16:37) Takeaway No. 3: This was LA’s ideal pace
(21:43) Outro

Ep. 10: Jason Timpf on the Lakers' Surge, the West, Ideal Playoff Rotation Apr 05, 2024

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In Episode 10, Jovan Buha welcomes Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf to discuss the Lakers’ road trip, how they match up with the West, why LA should be a higher seed right now, how to integrate Jarred Vanderbilt (if he returns), the ideal playoff rotation and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(3:17) Are the Lakers peaking at the right time again?
(9:27) How would things be different with Rui starting from Day 1?
(18:52) Should anyone in the West scare LA outside of Denver?
(25:55) How big of a difference is No. 9 vs. No. 8?
(33:23) Would LA beat both OKC and Minnesota in Round 1?
(46:50) How would you reintegrate Jarred Vanderbilt back into the rotation?
(59:09) What is the ideal playoff rotation?
(1:12:41) Outro

Lakers-Wizards Reaction: LA Concludes A Successful Road Trip Apr 03, 2024

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Jovan Buha to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-120 win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Jovan covers why this was a successful road trip, LA's unserious finish vs. Washington, Anthony Davis' dominant performance, the upcoming schedule, the latest with Jarred Vanderbilt and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(5:16) A quick thank you
(6:26) Takeaway No. 1: Recapping a successful road trip
(11:20) Takeaway No. 2: Unserious basketball
(16:08) Takeaway No. 3: Jarred Vanderbilt update
(19:18) Outro

Lakers-Raptors Reaction: LA Romps Toronto to Continue Successful Road Rrip Apr 02, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-111 win over the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Jovan covers why blowing the Raptors was important for Lebron James potentially playing on the second night of the back-to-back, how LA’s bench swung this game, Jaxson Hayes’ importance, Max Christie’s impressive play, the concerning point-of-attack defense and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(5:10) Takeaway No. 1: The bench swung this game
(9:38) Takeaway No. 2: The importance of this blowout
(13:30) Takeaway No. 3: The point-of-attack defense must improve
(17:17) Outro

Ep. 9: Seven Questions for the Lakers' Final Seven Games Apr 01, 2024

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In Episode 9 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha breaks down seven questions that'll determine the rest of the Lakers' season, ranging from their Play-In seeding to Jarred Vanderbilt's health to the playoff rotation.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:31) No. 1: Where do they finish in the standings?
(4:08) No. 2: Which side of the bracket are they on (if they make it)?
(8:01) No. 3: How will LeBron’s ankle hold up?
(11:49) No. 4: Does Jarred Vanderbilt return?
(14:28) No. 5: What is Gabe Vincent’s role ultimately?
(18:45) No. 6: What does the playoff rotation look like?
(21:21) No. 7: How real is their recent defensive improvement?
(24:51) Outro

Lakers-Nets Reaction: LeBron goes Supernova in Gabe Vincent's Return Apr 01, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Jovan covers LeBron James' career-tying shooting night, his postgame comments about retirement, Gabe Vincent's return, the new rotation, the recently improved defense and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: Don’t take LeBron for granted
(12:42) Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent’s return brings rotation clarity
(18:43) Takeaway No. 3: LA’s defense has been sneaky good for two weeks
(23:05) Outro

Lakers-Pacers reaction: LA has one of those nights in loss to Indiana Mar 30, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Jovan covers LA's off night, Anthony Davis' return, the lack of energy and effort, the downside to relying on free throws so much, Cam Reddish's recent struggles and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(5:02) Takeaway No. 1: It was just one of those nights …
(9:12) Takeaway No. 2: One big-picture offensive concern
(13:50) Takeaway No. 3: It’s time to reduce Cam Reddish’s role
(18:15) Outro

Ep. 8: Mo Dakhil on the Lakers' Surge, Gabe Vincent's Return, Playing Denver Early Mar 29, 2024

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In Episode 8 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha is joined by The Athletic & Bleacher Report NBA writer/podcaster Mo Dakhil to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge.
Jovan and Mo cover the Lakers' win streak and play since February, how big of a mistake it was not starting Rui Hachimura earlier, reacclimating Gabe Vincent and (potentially) Jarred Vanderbilt into the lineup, playing Sacramento vs. Dallas in a hypothetical No. 7-8 matchup, the pros and cons to facing Denver earlier in the playoffs and more.
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Follow Mo at @MoDakhil_NBA.
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Lakers’ five-game win streak and 17-7 stretch
(5:26) How big of a mistake is it that LA didn’t start Rui earlier?
(23:52) How should the Lakers reintegrate Gabe Vincent?
(34:47) If LA gets into the No. 7-8 game, who’s tougher: Sacramento or Dallas?
(43:12) Is it better to play Denver earlier or later?
(52:27) Outro

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