Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA's Win Streak Snapped As Phoenix Dominates Them On Both Ends
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:39 Buha's Big Picture: This loss was a slice of humble pie for LA
13:47 Notable performers
21:34 Stats of the night: 32 PHX points off LA's 22 turnovers, 28-2 fast-break points edge for PHX, 16 PHX steals
23:07 Takeaway No. 1: The trends in all five of the Lakers' losses
29:51 Takeaway No. 2: The rocky LeBron acclimation process
35:42 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the three-game East Coast road trip (@TOR, @BOS, @PHI)
39:22 Q&A
1:33:56 Outro
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Lakers-Pelicans Reaction: LA Wins Seventh Straight Game Behind Another Offensive Explosion
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 133-121 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:41 Overarching thought: Wire-to-wire domination from LA (a few hiccups aside)
7:56 Notable performances
17:03 Stats of the night: 133 points (third-most this season), season-low 8 turnovers and season-high 10 blocks
19:00 Takeaway No. 1: This was one of LA's better rim-protection performances (in the first half)
22:30 Takeaway No. 2: JJ leans more into offense than defense/athleticism with the shorthanded rotation
27:25 Takeaway No. 3: The plan with LeBron on back-to-backs
30:25 Q&A
1:20:21 Outro
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Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Wins Sixth Straight Game & Locks In Home Matchup vs. Spurs In NBA Cup
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overarching thought: This is what the Lakers' offense can look like with proper shooting
11:09 Notable performers
20:18 Stat of the night: Season-high 18 3-pointers
20:58 Takeaway No. 1: LA is playing San Antonio in the NBA Cup -- with OKC likely awaiting them
25:00 Takeaway No. 2: Deandre Ayton's importance to LA's offense
29:10 Takeaway No. 3: LA's glaring athleticism remains a concern
34:21 Q&A
1:36:00 Outro
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Lakers-Clippers Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight & Clinches West Group B Behind Luka, LeBron & AR
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:22 Overarching thought: The Big 3's offensive blueprint
14:57 Notable performers
23:01 Stat of the night: Season-high 44.8% on 3s (& only 11 TOs + 12 offensive rebounds)
24:49 Takeaway No. 1: The bench is playing well ... which is why it's time for a change
31:37 Takeaway No. 2: LA clinches West Group B
33:21 Takeaway No. 3: Deandre Ayton injury update
34:37 Q&A
1:50:46 Outro
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Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LA Ekes Out Fourth Straight Win With A Huge Defensive Stop
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:41 Overarching thought: A win is a win, but the standard should be higher
7:06 Notable performers
12:32 Stats of the night: 24 second-half free-throw attempts (three in first half) & six second-half turnovers (eight in first half)
14:01 Takeaway No. 1: Second impression of LeBron James
17:53 Takeaway No. 2: More Maxi Kleber minutes?
21:25 Takeaway No. 3: A clearer idea of the rotation
25:39 Q&A
1:43:03 Outro
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.
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