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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.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 6: LA Advances In 6 Games, Facing OKC Thunder & SGA In Round 2

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 98-78 Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets to advance to the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, May 1, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Buha's Block merch is LIVE!!!: https://jovanbuha-shop.fourthwall.com/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:33 Buha's Big Picture: LA overcomes underdog odds to advance to Round 2 (+ Notable performers) 21:46 Stats of the night: Season-low 78 points for HOU, series-low 10 assists for LAL, 9 blocks for LAL 23:16 Takeaway No. 1: Why LA's improvement in the possession battle could help vs. OKC 30:59 Takeaway No. 2: Taking stock of the impending free agents after Round 1 37:13 Takeaway No. 3: Early thoughts on Lakers-Thunder 50:23 Q&A 2:21:16 Impromptu Buha's Block merch reveal 2:23:03 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

    2h 28m

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Lakers Game 6 Adjustments, LA In Trouble?, Austin Reaves & More W/ Raj Chipalu

    Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets, Game 6 adjustments, Austin Reaves’ return, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. Follow Raj on X: https://x.com/RajChipalu Read him here: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/authors/rajchipalu Subscribe to Lakers Detailed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5GNOrbakJWgrQEphgSvg_A Join Offside: https://www.offside.gg/ YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:11 Raj's first postseason as a media member 3:53 What stood out in the Game 5 rewatch? 20:11 What adjustments should LA make in Game 6? 41:43 Q&A 1:00:17 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

    1hr 7min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 5 Reaction: LA Loses Second Straight Despite Austin Reaves' Return

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 99-93 loss in Game 5 to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 5:14 Buha's Big Picture: DEFCON 2 level of panic for LA 20:59 Notable performers 37:21 Stats of the night: 7-for-27 (26%) on 3-pointers and 18 HOU points on 15 LAL turnovers 39:02 Takeaway No. 1: Game 6 adjustments (pre-rewatch) 48:13 Takeaway No. 2: Kevin Durant's potential return still looms large 50:20 Takeaway No. 3: Unintended downside to the series dragging out 53:30 Q&A 1:52:32 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

    1hr 58min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 5 Adjustments, Game 4 Rewatch, Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic Updates

    Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 4 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 5. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing, commenting, and liking it. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠ Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:26 Game 4 rewatch notes 11:01 Game 5 adjustments 21:05 Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic injury updates 26:36 Tensions continue to rise between the teams 29:10 Q&A 1:46:05 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

    1hr 52min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Lakers-Rockets Game 4 Reaction: LA Suffers Blow-Out Loss, 3-1 Series, Extended Offensive Struggles

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, April 26, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 4:40 Buha's Big Picture: The concerning (current) state of LA's offense 19:08 Notable performers 31:35 Stat of the night: 24 turnovers leading to 30 HOU points 31:50 Takeaway No. 1: Paint progress (winning paint points & rebounding) 34:54Takeaway No. 2: Austin Reaves' potential boost in Game 5 38:17 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic injury update 40:02 Q&A 1:51:21 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

    1hr 57min

  6. 25 APR

    Lakers-Rockets Game 3 Reaction: LeBron, Marcus Smart Lead EPIC Comeback To Give LA 3-0 Lead

    Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 on Friday, April 24, 2026. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:46 Buha's Big Picture: The comeback of the season 15:34 Notable performers 32:59 Stat of the night: 18 stocks (6 blocks and 12 steals -- including the two to tie the game) 34:34 Takeaway No. 1: LA's offense stalls in the second half (38 points) 39:20 Takeaway No. 2: Conversely, Houston begins to make progress offensively 42:05 Takeaway No. 3: LA's bench boost 45:46 Q&A 2:16:21 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

    2h 22m

  7. 24 APR

    Lakers-Rockets Game 2 Rewatch Thoughts, Game 3 Adjustments & Austin Reaves' Return

    Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 2 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 3. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:59 Game 2 rewatch observations 20:53 Game 3 adjustments 30:57 Q&A 1:34:54 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

    1hr 41min

  8. 24 APR

    Austin Reaves Upgraded To Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Rockets, Kevin Durant Downgraded W/ New Injury

    Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 vs. the Houston Rockets. He also analyzes Kevin Durant's potential absence in Game 3 with a new ankle sprain. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing. YouTube memberships are live! Join here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join⁠⁠  Join our new Buha's Block Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/ukSZpjZxcA Follow Jovan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jovanbuha⁠⁠⁠  Follow Jovan on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Austin Reaves is upgraded to questionable for Game 3 3:23 Quick Jake LaRavia update 3:36 Kevin Durant is downgraded to questionable for Game 3 5:57 The recent rash of injuries shows how quickly the playoffs can flip 7:45 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

    11 min
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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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