Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

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.

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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

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 99-93 loss in Game 5 to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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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

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Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 4 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 5.

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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

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

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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

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 on Friday, April 24, 2026.

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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

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