Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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

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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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In the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas, and Anthony Irwin, the trio analyzes the Lakers' recent success and previews the stretch run.

Jovan, Pete, and Anthony discuss what has changed with the Lakers recently, Luka Doncic's MVP-level play, LeBron James' role, LA's place in the West and the league hierarchy, whether the recent surge changes the 2026 offseason, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

5:28 What has stood out most over the Lakers' 13-2 stretch?

20:43 LeBron James embracing and thriving in his new(ish) role

28:27 Luka Doncic's MVP-level play and production

34:53 Where do the Lakers rank among contenders?

44:48 How will this recent stretch affect how LA approaches the offseason?

55:49 Will LeBron be back next season? More likely now?

1:02:52 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 137-130 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
4:09 Buha's Big Picture: Reflecting on a 5-1 road trip
11:40 Notable performers
27:29 Stat of the night: 15 steals (second-most of the season)
30:10 Takeaway No. 1: Jaxson Hayes is officially back
33:57 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton & Rui Hachimura
34:42 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch (OKC, SAS, DEN, MIN & HOU)
37:56 Q&A
2:05:01 Outro

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Jovan Buha is joined by Iztok Franko of digginbasketball to discuss the Lakers' recent surge, its sustainability, Luka Doncic's MVP case, where LA stacks up in the West, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:11 LAL-DET reaction
6:20 What have been the biggest takeaways from this 12-2 stretch?
11:53 How much of this is sustainable?
22:51 Luka's recent surge and what it could mean for LA in the playoffs
28:31 Luka's MVP case
34:08 Where are the Lakers in the West hierarchy?
41:55 Ranking DEN, HOU & MIN as first-round matchups for LA
44:36 What are we looking forward to over the final 10 games?
48:34 Q&A
1:10:26 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, March 23. 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:45 Buha's Big Picture: The stretch that changed the Lakers' season
16:15 Notable performers
35:03 Stat of the night: 8 turnovers in the fourth quarter
36:05 Takeaway No. 1: Playing through physicality
42:38 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart & Rui Hachimura
43:56 Takeaway No. 3: Looking ahead to the final 10 games
48:33 Q&A
2:10:47 Outro

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