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• Lakers-Nets Reaction: LA Suffers A Costly Loss In First Game Without LeBron James

  Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, March 10, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers' first game since LeBron James' injury, why this was a bad and costly loss for LA, how teams are going to start defending Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves while LA is shorthanded, the Lakers needing to play with focus and force regardless of the opponent, injury updates, and more.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Overarching thought: This is a bad and costly loss 7:05 Stat of the night: +15 points off turnovers advantage for BKN 9:15 Takeaway No. 1: LA can't take 'shortcuts' -- even against lesser opponents 17:12 Takeaway No. 2: The non-LeBron defensive blueprint for opponents 25:04 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, DFS & Jaxson 27:33 Q&A 1:18:59 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• What Does LeBron James' Injury Mean For The Lakers? Silver Linings & Downsides

  Jovan Buha reacts to the news that LeBron James will miss at least one-to-two weeks with a left groin strain. What are the silver linings for the Lakers? Are there any? How serious are the downsides? Jovan breaks it all down. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:44 Silver lining No. 1: It’s not the worst-case scenario 4:01 Silver lining No. 2: LeBron gets much-needed rest and recovery 5:31 Silver lining No. 3: The Luka-on, LeBron-off lineup data 10:43 Silver lining No. 4: Going at least .500 over the next two weeks is realistic 12:21 Silver lining No. 5: LeBron should still be eligible for NBA awards 14:22 Downside No. 1: This limits the pre-playoff reps for LeBron & Luka 16:37 Downside No. 2: This likely costs the Lakers the No. 2 seed 19:31 Downside No. 3: The amplifying effect of Rui Hachimura also being out 21:19 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Lakers-Celtics Reaction: LeBron Injures Groin As LA's 8-Game Win Streak Is Snapped

  Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Jovan analyzes LeBron James' groin injury, the potential impact of his absence, what we learned about the Lakers in their loss to the Celtics, updates on Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes, and more. If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:33 Opening thoughts on the LeBron James injury 5:58 Overarching thoughts: What we learned about LA in this game 22:32 Stat of the night: 14 free-throw attempts (tied for third-fewest of the season) 24:15 Takeaway No. 1: More LeBron injury thoughts 28:42 Takeaway No. 2: Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes updates 31:30 Takeaway No. 3: The potential standings impact of LeBron missing time 34:10 Q&A 1:43:40 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Lakers-Knicks Reaction: Luka Doncic, LeBron James Lead Epic Rally For Overtime Win

  Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-109 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Jovan analyzes the Lakers withstanding adversity, the increased margin for error with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the way New York exposed some of LA's weaknesses, the timely shots from the supporting cast, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:22 Overarching thoughts: LA withstands adversity for its 8th straight win 11:09 Notable performances 12:26 Stat of the night: Gabe Vincent's 4-for-4 3-point shooting 14:33 Takeaway No. 1: An increased margin for error with Luka & LeBron 18:35 Takeaway No. 2: New York exposes some of LA's weaknesses 24:34 Takeaway No. 3: The supporting cast makes timely shots 27:05 Q&A 1:35:28 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Luka Doncic, Title Contenders, League-Best Defense & Lakers Storylines 60 Games In

  Jovan Buha breaks down the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers at the 60-game mark of the season. Jovan analyzes Luka Doncic’s early fit, the Lakers developing into title contenders, this 19-4 stretch, LeBron James’ awards case, JJ Redick’s growth, the defense, LA ascending to No. 2 in the West, Jordan Goodwin, the remaining schedule, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:44 Thank you for one year of Buha’s Block 3:29 Storyline No. 1: Luka Doncic evaluates LA’s ceiling 11:10 Storyline No. 2: The Lakers are title contenders 17:02 Storyline No. 3: A statement stretch (19-4) 19:55 Storyline No. 4: LeBron James is the throughline 26:00 Storyline No. 5: JJ Redick has grown into an excellent coach 31:13 Storyline No. 6: The league’s best defense?! 35:16 Storyline No. 7: Injury updates on AR/Rui/Goodwin/Kleber 37:08 Storyline No. 8: No. 2 in the West 40:52 Storyline No. 9: Jordan Goodwin, the ninth man 47:50 Storyline No. 10: The remaining SOS 50:37 Outro To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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