Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' elimination in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The Lakers lost to the Timberwolves 103-96 in Game 5. Jovan analyzes the disappointing end to the Lakers' season, LA's strong foundation for the future, the clear need for more size and depth this summer, the offense, offseason questions, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:28 A big thank you for this season 5:43 Buha's Big Picture: LA has a strong foundation, but needs to make some changes 19:21 Takeaway No. 1: This series exposed the Lakers' lack of size and depth 26:11 Takeaway No. 2: LA needs to figure out its offense entering next season 28:46 Takeaway No. 3: An offseason full of questions 34:09 Q&A 1:41:27 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 discusses five adjustments the Los Angeles Lakers should make entering Game 5 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jovan discusses the obvious starting lineup change, running more organized and intentional offense, mixing up coverages against Anthony Edwards, the possession battle, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Adjustment No. 1: Start Dorian Finney-Smith 5:07 Adjustment No. 2: More organized offense 9:38 Adjustment No. 3: Mix up looks against Anthony Edwards 14:00 Adjustment No. 4: Play the bench more 18:13 Adjustment No. 5: (Finally) win the possession battle 23:26 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 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. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Q&A 1:22:51 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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' 116-113 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 Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 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. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. 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 Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 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. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. 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 Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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' 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. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. 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 Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 welcomes Khobi Price of the Southern California News Group to discuss the Lakers’ Game 1 loss and how they should adjust in Game 2. Then, he welcomes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic to analyze the Minnesota Timberwolves’ performance and how they might adjust in Game 2. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Top-line takeaways from Game 1 6:52 Did Game 1 change how you view the series? 12:50 Should LA play Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt more? 23:21 Why LA has more to adjust offensively than defensively 37:27 What’s the most interesting tactical battle moving forward? 49:02 Welcome Jon Krawczynski! 50:27 Top-line takeaway from Wolves’ perspective? 54:13 What’s Minnesota looking to do in Game 2? 56:53 Jaden McDaniels as an X factor 1:03:08 Should LA defend Ant similarly to how MIN guards Luka? 1:09:12 Should LA target Minnesota’s smalls more? 1:14:32 How comfortable is Minnesota playing smaller? 1:19:37 How will MIN handle being up 1-0 mentally? 1:23:50 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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' 117-95 Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Jovan analyzes what's real and not from Game 1, Minnesota's size and athleticism advantages, the Lakers' game plan vs. Anthony Edwards, the playoff rotation, adjustments for Game 2, and more. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:36 Buha's Big Picture: This series is going to be tougher than anticipated for LA 14:18 Notable performers 22:30 Stat of the night: Minnesota's 25-6 edge in fast-break points 23:42 Takeaway No. 1: LA needs to reevaluate how they're defending Ant 30:26 Takeaway No. 2: The first look at the Lakers' playoff rotation 33:40 Takeaway No. 3: Adjustments for Game 2 37:02 Q&A 1:32:43 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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 welcomes Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) of the Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast and Bball Index to preview the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jovan and Tim discuss their biggest question for the Lakers and the Wolves, their player X factor for both teams, one statistical X factor and one series X factor before making their series prediction. If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:07 How Tim has been preparing for this series 6:05 Tim’s question for LA: How will the coaching staff adjust in the playoffs? 14:33 Jovan’s question for LA: How do their center-less looks fare vs. MIN’s size? 21:23 Tim’s question for MIN: Can they defend without conceding mismatches? 25:51 Jovan’s question for MIN: How are they going to guard Luka? 30:55 Tim’s Lakers X factor: Jaxson Hayes 40:20 Jovan’s Lakers X factor: Rui Hachimura 44:34 Tim’s Wolves X factor: Julius Randle 49:25 Jovan’s Wolves X factor: Jaden McDaniels 54:03 Tim’s statistical X factor: LA’s offensive scheme 59:44 Jovan’s statistical X factor: Turnover battle 1:04:02 Tim’s series X factor: How long can MIN avoid switching? 1:08:37 Jovan’s series X factor: Which frontline has to adjust more? 1:12:50 Tim’s series prediction 1:15:22 Jovan’s series prediction 1:18:13 Outro Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration. 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