Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: LA Thrashes Memphis Without Anthony Davis Mar 27, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
Jovan covers how the Lakers won without Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura's big night, why Hachimura should've been starting earlier in the season, LeBron James' triple-double, LA's 3-point shooting, Jaxson Hayes' growing importance and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: This idealized version of Rui raises LA’s ceiling
(13:39) Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers should take more 3s
(17:27) Takeaway No. 3: Jaxson Hayes is becoming a crucial bench piece
(22:24) Outro

Lakers-Bucks Reaction: LA Pulls Off a Remarkable Comeback Without LeBron Mar 26, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-124 double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Jovan covers how this win sets the tone for the Lakers' six-game road trip, Anthony Davis' incredible performance, Austin Reaves' triple-double, LA's burgeoning comeback identity and resiliency, the significance of winning without LeBron James, why LA has a legitimate chance to earn the No. 8 seed and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(7:51) Takeaway No. 1: Setting the tone for the trip
(13:12) Takeaway No. 2: The Comeback Kings
(19:37) Takeaway No. 3: LA has a legitimate shot at No. 8 now
(25:04) Outro

Ep. 7: Previewing the Lakers' six-game road trip Mar 25, 2024

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In Episode 7 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha previews the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming six-game road trip.
The slate includes the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.
Jovan breaks down each matchup, the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, whether he thinks the Lakers should win or lose the game, realistic expectations for the trip and more.
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(0:00) Intro
(4:03) Milwaukee Bucks preview
(10:19) Memphis Grizzlies preview
(15:33) Indiana Pacers preview
(22:48) Brooklyn Nets preview
(27:55) Toronto Raptors preview
(31:28) Washington Wizards preview
(33:55) Closing thoughts on the trip
(36:14) Outro

Lakers-Pacers reaction: LA shreds Indiana with historic offensive output Mar 25, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 150-145 win over the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Jovan covers how LA put themselves in a great position for the No. 9 seed, how the Lakers showed they can win with varying styles of play this weekend, why this game is the reason LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie, Anthony Davis' dominance against the Pacers this season, what the Lakers can take from this game and more.
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Chapters
(0:00) Intro
(4:46) Takeaway No. 1: LA wins the weekend with contrasting styles
(12:52) Takeaway No. 2: This is why LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie
(19:04) Takeaway No. 3: AD owns the Pacers
(23:20) Outro

Lakers-Sixers reaction: LA wins ugly with throwback defensive effort Mar 23, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Jovan covers how LA won ugly, why this was arguably their best defensive performance in months, D’Angelo Russell surpassing Nick Van Axel as the Lakers’ leader for 3s made in a season, why the Lakers have the edge on the Warriors for the No. 9 seed and more.

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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Check out Episode 6 of Buha’s Block
(3:34) Takeaway No. 1: LA win ugly with their defense for the first time in a while
(15:11) Takeaway No. 2: DLo sets the Lakers’ single season 3-point record
(19:04) Takeaway No. 3: LA has the inside position on the No. 9 (for now)
(25:10) Outro

Ep. 6: Chris Herring on the Lakers' playoff outlook, LeBron & AD, best team-building strategy Mar 22, 2024

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In Episode 6 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha welcomes ESPN senior NBA writer Chris Herring to discuss the current state of the Lakers.
Jovan and Chris cover the national perspective on the Lakers, LA's potential path through the Play-In and the playoffs, if you can still contend with LeBron James and Anthony Davis as your team's foundation in 2024, adding better role players vs. adding a third star this offseason, whether the Lakers should extend/re-sign LeBron for three years this summer and more.
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(0:00) Intro
(0:46) What does Chris currently make of the Lakers?
(6:04) LA’s likely path to the playoffs
(15:45) How does Chris view LeBron & AD as a duo in 2024?
(24:21) What’s the best way to build around LeBron & AD?
(35:53) Should the Lakers extend/re-sign LeBron to a three-year deal?
(48:45) Outro

Lakers-Hawks reaction: LA bounces back with a LeBron-led blowout win Mar 19, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-105 blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Jovan covers how LeBron James set the tone for LA after a couple of deflating losses, why LeBron's energy and focus are so important, why Christian Wood's injury update is a blow for the Lakers, the significance of this week from both a results and rest perspective, Anthony Davis' eye recovery and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:43) Takeaway No. 1: LeBron set the tone with his sense of urgency
(5:54) Takeaway No. 2: Christian Wood’s surgery is an unfortunate blow
(10:09) Takeaway No. 3: Third time is the charm this week?
(14:21) Outro

Episode 5: Mailbag: Will LeBron stay without a third star? Favorite Lakers moment? Mar 18, 2024

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In Episode 5 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha answers your Lakers questions.
Jovan covers the chances LeBron James stays in Los Angeles if the Lakers don’t add a third star, if Jarred Vanderbilt will return to the starting lineup, his favorite Lakers moment, Max Christie’s development, Spencer Dinwiddie’s offensive role, which minimum players could stick around and more.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(0:45) Question No. 1: Will Jarred Vanderbilt rejoin the starting lineup?
(8:06) Question No. 2: Chances LeBron stays in LA even if they don’t land a third star?
(13:14) Question No. 3: What’s my favorite Lakers moment?
(18:02) Question No. 4: What do the Lakers think of Max Christie’s development?
(23:07) Question No. 5: Why has Spencer Dinwiddie struggled offensively?
(28:50) Question No. 6: Will the Lakers finally be healthy in April?
(33:06) Question No. 7: Which of the minimum players could return?
(37:40) Outro

Lakers-Warriors reaction: LA loses a must-win game as AD is injured Mar 17, 2024

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Jovan covers why this was such a significant loss for the Lakers, Anthony Davis’ eye injury, the bizarre and absurd replay-dominant ending, LeBron James’ overturned 3-pointer, why the Lakers are now likely to be the No. 10 seed and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
5:05 Takeaway No. 1: AD’s eye injury is concerning
10:47 Takeaway No. 2: The game’s ending was ridiculous
17:49 Takeaway No. 3: LA is now in a difficult spot in the standings
25:32 Outro

Episode 4: Sam Amick on LeBron's future, Jeanie Buss, Lakers-Warriors preview and more Mar 15, 2024

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In Episode 4 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha welcomes The Athletic's senior national NBA reporter Sam Amick to discuss all things Lakers.
Jovan and Sam cover the Lakers-Kings game, the state of the Lakers entering the final month of the season, Sam's recent story about and conversation with LeBron James, LeBron's future in LA, the dynamic between LeBron and owner Jeanie Buss, why it makes sense for the Lakers to extend or re-sign LeBron, the upcoming Lakers-Warriors matchup, The Athletic's anonymous NBA player poll and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Lakers-Kings reaction
11:03 The state of the Lakers
17:20 LA's conflicting postgame messaging
22:29 Sam’s LeBron James story & shootaround interaction
29:52 LeBron & the Lakers’ future together
33:54 LeBron & Jeanie Buss
38:52 Why LeBron staying in LA is the most likely outcome
47:28 Lakers-Warriors preview
53:41 The Athletic's anonymous NBA player poll
59:03 Sam’s “I’m him!” moment
1:01:17 Outro

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