Lakers-Spurs Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight Game As They Shut Down Victor Wembanyama
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:59 Overarching thought: This was the best win of the season -- and the best defensive performance
10:57 Notable performers
21:04 Stats of the night: Three Spurs foul out (including Wemby) & Spurs are minus-2 in Wemby's minutes
22:16 Takeaway No. 1: This is the type of game LA signed Marcus Smart for
25:49 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James & Austin Reaves
28:32 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the upcoming five-game road trip
32:12 Q&A
1:52:01 Outro
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Lakers-Blazers Reaction: Nick Smith Jr. (!?!) Helps Lead Shorthanded LA To 6-2 In Huge Road Upset
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Overarching thought: The Lakers are really good and their ceiling needs to be recalibrated
9:14 Notable performers
15:34 Stat of the night: Season-high 58.8% shooting
17:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bench guards step up in a variety of ways
21:01 Takeaway No. 2: LA's cautious approach to the season continues
27:50 Takeaway No. 3: Newcomers continue to shine
29:31 Q&A
1:14:24 Outro
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Lakers-Heat Reaction: LA Erupts Offensively Despite Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves' Shooting Struggles
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Overarching thought: Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart have been great -- and necessary -- additions for LA
9:23 Notable performers
15:48 Stats of the night: Season-high 15 3-pointers, 33 assists (second-most this season) and 12 turnovers (tied for season-low)
17:22 Takeaway No. 1: LA passes arguably its biggest test of the season (and continues to show resilience)
21:45 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxson Hayes and the value of rolling hard/rim-running
25:48 Takeaway No. 3: Andrew Wiggins scouting report
28:54 Q&A
2:02:38 Outro
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Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: Luka Scores 43 In Return As LA Starts 1-0 In NBA Cup Group Play
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:55 Overarching thought: Luka has been simply unstoppable to start this season
8:48 Notable performers
16:33 Stats of the night: 44 points for Luka + 33 FTAs and 13 TOs for the team
17:52 Takeaway No. 1: LA has been impressive with their early problem-solving this season
21:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart made an immense impact in his return
24:12 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a good shot to win the NBA Cup's West Group B
27:00 Q&A
1:44:01 Outro
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Lakers-Wolves Reaction: Austin Reaves Saves LA At The Buzzer To Cap Another Career-Best Night
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:04 Overarching thought: What a week for Austin Reaves
7:19 Notable performers
Stats of the night: 16 assists for Reaves (career-high-tying) and 17 third-quarter points for Jake LaRavia
15:23 Takeaway No. 1: A win for Lakers Culture
19:13 Takeaway No. 2: LaRavia and Dalton Knecht step up (in ways they hadn't previously)
20:42 Takeaway No. 3: Injury updates on LeBron, Luka, Adou Thiero and more
22:35 Q&A
1:43:46 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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