Lakers Q&A: Game 5 Adjustments, Why LA Is Down 3-1, Starting Center Options
Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
Jovan analyzes Game 5 adjustments, why the Lakers are down 3-1, what he got wrong in his series preview, LA's rotation, Luka Doncic's conditioning, LeBron James' two-way play, starting center options for LA this offseason, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Q&A
1:22:51 Outro
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Lakers-Wolves Game 4 Reaction: LA Loses The Margins Again As They Go Down 3-1
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round. The Lakers trail the series 3-1. Jovan analyzes why the Lakers are losing this series, the brilliant performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic, the possession battle, JJ Redick's bold and controversial second-half rotation strategy, 16-game players vs. 82-game players, the glaring offseason needs, Game 5 adjustments, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:41 Buha's Big Picture: LA is losing this series on the margins 14:25 Notable performers 23:20 Stat of the night: Possession battle (LA was -10 in FGAs, -8 in FTAs, +3 in TOs) 24:22 Takeaway No. 1: The bold -- and controversial -- second-half rotation 29:02 Takeaway No. 2: 16-game players vs. 82-game players 35:42 Takeaway No. 3: Game 5 adjustments 40:29 Q&A 1:06:46 Outro
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Lakers-Wolves Game 3 Reaction: LA's Miscues & Luka's Sickness Too Much To Overcome In Clutch Loss
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Jovan analyzes why he still thinks the Lakers can win this series despite being down 2-1, LA's crunch-time collapse, Luka Doncic's struggles through sickness, LeBron James' offensive breakout, LA's necessary lineup change, Anthony Edwards' playmaking, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:41 Buha's Big Picture: LA can still win this series -- with serious changes
20:15 Notable performers
24:30 Stat of the night: 13-1 run to close game by MIN
25:46 Takeaway No. 1: Luka's sickness makes analyzing this game difficult
30:10 Takeaway No. 2: LeBron's play is the most encouraging sign from Game 3
33:44 Takeaway No. 3: Ant's play is the most discouraging sign from Game 3
35:43 Q&A
1:37:49 Outro
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Playoff Luka, Lakers’ Game 3 Adjustments & Awards Ballots With Claire de Lune
Jovan Buha welcomes Claire de Lune of The Guardian to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ adjustments for Game 3, Luka Doncic and our 2024-25 NBA awards ballots.
Jovan and Claire analyze Game 2 takeaways, Playoff Luka, LeBron James’ defense and health, LA’s offense, Game 3 adjustments, the rotation, our awards ballots and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Takeaways from Game 2
10:36 Playoff Luka is incredible
17:05 LeBron’s defense and health
24:53 LA needs to find more offense … somewhere
30:20 Game 3 adjustments
36:06 Reevaluating the rotation
44:53 Our awards ballots (including Lakers picks)
1:10:47 Outro
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1:20:08
Lakers-Wolves Game 2 Reaction: LA Dominates Defensively To Tie Series 1-1
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2. The Western Conference first-round series is tied 1-1.
Jovan analyzes LA's bounce-back performance in Game 2, their blueprint to win the series, the Lakers' defensive domination, Playoff Luka, early Game 3 adjustments, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:37 Buha's Big Picture: The blueprint for LA to win this series
10:44 Notable performers
17:03 Stats of the night: 6 fast-break points & 5-for-25 3-point shooting for MIN
19:19 Takeaway No. 1: This was a defensive masterclass from LA
26:06 Takeaway No. 2: Playoff Luka is special
29:31 Takeaway No. 3: Early Game 3 adjustments
37:07 Q&A
1:37:38 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.
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