Buha's Block with Jovan Buha – Details, episodes & analysis

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Jovan covers the Lakers' third straight loss, their first NBA Cup loss, their bad defense somehow becoming even worse, why big changes are needed, their fool's gold start, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:10 I'm partnering with Audacy! 4:50 Takeaway No. 1: The defense has gone from bad to atrocious 13:54 Takeaway No. 2: Big changes are needed 23:14 Takeaway No. 3: LA's hot start is looking like fool's gold 28:47 Q&A 1:08:56 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Jovan covers Denver's continued dominance of the Lakers, Anthony Davis' rough offensive performance, D'Angelo Russell's recent struggles, LA going 0-2 against tougher competition this week, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00: Intro 7:05 Takeaway No. 1: Time is a flat circle 13:56 Takeaway No. 2: AD had an uncharacteristic off-night 17:27 Takeaway No. 3: DLo has been really struggling lately 23:20: Q&A 52:13 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Jovan covers LeBron James becoming the oldest player in NBA history to post three straight triple-doubles, Anthony Davis bouncing back after a disappointing start, Dalton Knecht's career night, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro4:24 Takeaway No. 1: LeBron James posts third straight triple-double10:31 Takeaway No. 2: LA has a big frontcourt problem16:53 Takeaway No. 3: Dalton Knecht catches fire22:21 Q&A58:50 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Sunday, March 31, 2024.Jovan covers LeBron James' career-tying shooting night, his postgame comments about retirement, Gabe Vincent's return, the new rotation, the recently improved defense and more.  If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters:(0:00) Intro(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: Don’t take LeBron for granted(12:42) Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent’s return brings rotation clarity(18:43) Takeaway No. 3: LA’s defense has been sneaky good for two weeks(23:05) 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, March 29, 2024.Jovan covers LA's off night, Anthony Davis' return, the lack of energy and effort, the downside to relying on free throws so much, Cam Reddish's recent struggles and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(5:02) Takeaway No. 1: It was just one of those nights …(9:12) Takeaway No. 2: One big-picture offensive concern(13:50) Takeaway No. 3: It’s time to reduce Cam Reddish’s role(18:15) 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

In Episode 8 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha is joined by The Athletic & Bleacher Report NBA writer/podcaster Mo Dakhil to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge.Jovan and Mo cover the Lakers' win streak and play since February, how big of a mistake it was not starting Rui Hachimura earlier, reacclimating Gabe Vincent and (potentially) Jarred Vanderbilt into the lineup, playing Sacramento vs. Dallas in a hypothetical No. 7-8 matchup, the pros and cons to facing Denver earlier in the playoffs and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Follow Mo at @MoDakhil_NBA.(0:00) Intro(2:00) Lakers’ five-game win streak and 17-7 stretch(5:26) How big of a mistake is it that LA didn’t start Rui earlier?(23:52) How should the Lakers reintegrate Gabe Vincent?(34:47) If LA gets into the No. 7-8 game, who’s tougher: Sacramento or Dallas?(43:12) Is it better to play Denver earlier or later?(52:27) 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 136-124 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.Jovan covers how the Lakers won without Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura's big night, why Hachimura should've been starting earlier in the season, LeBron James' triple-double, LA's 3-point shooting, Jaxson Hayes' growing importance and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:(0:00) Intro(6:40) Takeaway No. 1: This idealized version of Rui raises LA’s ceiling(13:39) Takeaway No. 2: The Lakers should take more 3s(17:27) Takeaway No. 3: Jaxson Hayes is becoming a crucial bench piece(22:24) 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-124 double-overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.Jovan covers how this win sets the tone for the Lakers' six-game road trip, Anthony Davis' incredible performance, Austin Reaves' triple-double, LA's burgeoning comeback identity and resiliency, the significance of winning without LeBron James, why LA has a legitimate chance to earn the No. 8 seed and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:(0:00) Intro(7:51) Takeaway No. 1: Setting the tone for the trip(13:12) Takeaway No. 2: The Comeback Kings(19:37) Takeaway No. 3: LA has a legitimate shot at No. 8 now(25:04) 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

In Episode 7 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha previews the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming six-game road trip.The slate includes the Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards.Jovan breaks down each matchup, the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, whether he thinks the Lakers should win or lose the game, realistic expectations for the trip and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.(0:00) Intro(4:03) Milwaukee Bucks preview(10:19) Memphis Grizzlies preview(15:33) Indiana Pacers preview(22:48) Brooklyn Nets preview(27:55) Toronto Raptors preview(31:28) Washington Wizards preview(33:55) Closing thoughts on the trip(36:14) 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

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 150-145 win over the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024.Jovan covers how LA put themselves in a great position for the No. 9 seed, how the Lakers showed they can win with varying styles of play this weekend, why this game is the reason LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie, Anthony Davis' dominance against the Pacers this season, what the Lakers can take from this game and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters(0:00) Intro(4:46) Takeaway No. 1: LA wins the weekend with contrasting styles(12:52) Takeaway No. 2: This is why LA signed Spencer Dinwiddie(19:04) Takeaway No. 3: AD owns the Pacers(23:20) 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