Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and e...
Lakers-Warriors Postgame Reaction: LeBron, Austin Reaves Lead LA In Christmas Classic
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day 2024.
Jovan analyzes Austin Reaves stepping up with a game-winning layup and triple-double, LeBron James' two-way brilliance, Anthony Davis' left ankle sprain, LA's small-ball success, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:33 Takeaway No. 1: No AD, no problem (for tonight)
10:05 Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves steps up with game-winner & triple-double
12:28 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers have shown enough to invest in
15:51 Q&A
46:22 Outro
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Lakers-Pistons Postgame Reaction: Another Unserious Loss Exposes LA's Weaknesses
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Jovan analyzes the unserious nature of the loss, the Lakers' 20 turnovers, the obvious roster needs that were exposed and confirmed, the offensive improvement within the halfcourt, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Takeaway No. 1: An unserious performance from LA
13:18 Takeaway No. 2: This both exposed and confirmed clear roster needs
19:40 Takeaway No. 3: Offensive progress in the halfcourt (when they weren't turning the ball over)
22:35 Q&A
1:06:13 Outro
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Lakers-Kings Postgame Reaction: LA Sweeps Sacramento Road Trip For Third Straight Win
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-99 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' sweeping the road trip in Sacramento, their fourth win in five games, LeBron James bullying the Kings inside, Rui Hachimura's offensive tip-out to secure the victory, and more.Â
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Takeaway No. 1: Overcoming late-game adversity
6:27 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron plays bully ball early and often
9:19 Takeaway No. 3: LA’s recent defense potentially changes their ceiling
15:56 Q&A
48:07 Outro
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Lakers-Kings Postgame Reaction: LA's Defensive Improvement Shines In Big Road Win
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 113-100 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Jovan analyzes the Lakers' league-best defense over the past four games, Anthony Davis outplaying Domantas Sabonis, offensive rebounding and winning the possession battle, LA jumping up to No. 7 in the West, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA has the league's best defense over the past 4 games
11:33 Takeaway No. 2: AD outplays Sabonis (despite shooting struggles)
14:48 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers control the possession battle
20:49 Q&A
1:19:00 Outro
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Ep. 73: Darvin Ham’s Lakers Comments & LA's Trade Urgency With Anthony Irwin
Jovan Buha welcomes Anthony Irwin of the Lakers Lounge podcast and ClutchPoints to discuss Darvin Ham’s post-NBA Cup comments and the Lakers’ trade plans.
Jovan and Anthony analyze Darvin Ham’s remarks about his Lakers tenure, why two things can be true about it, how LA is well-positioned to make a trade, what this deadline will reveal, the lack of urgency to open trade season, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Dissecting Darvin Ham’s comments
13:45 Why two things can be true with Ham’s tenure in LA
24:46 The Lakers are well-positioned to make a trade
36:40 Which direction do they want to go?
45:38 LA’s lack of urgency to open the trade season
50:47 Outro
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and exclusive interviews with media, players, coaches, team personnel and more.