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Lakers-Thunder Series Preview: Prediction, Questions, X-Factors, Stats & More W/ Cranjis
May 4, 2026
1h 39m 31s
Lakers-Rockets Game 6: LA Advances In 6 Games, Facing OKC Thunder & SGA In Round 2
May 2, 2026
2h 28m 13s
Lakers Game 6 Adjustments, LA In Trouble?, Austin Reaves & More W/ Raj Chipalu
May 1, 2026
1h 06m 54s
Lakers-Rockets Game 5 Reaction: LA Loses Second Straight Despite Austin Reaves' Return
Apr 30, 2026
1h 58m 18s
Lakers-Rockets Game 5 Adjustments, Game 4 Rewatch, Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic Updates
Apr 29, 2026
1h 52m 13s
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| 5/4/26 | Lakers-Thunder Series Preview: Prediction, Questions, X-Factors, Stats & More W/ Cranjis | Jovan Buha and Tim, aka Cranjis McBasketball of the Lakers Exceptionalism podcast and BBall Index, preview the Western Conference semifinals playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Jovan and Tim discuss one big question for each team, one player X-factor, one statistical X-factor, one series X-factor, their series prediction, and more. Follow Tim on X here: https://x.com/Tim_NBA Check out Lakers Exceptionalism here: https://linktr.ee/lakersexceptionalism Check out BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/ 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 1:05 Setting the stage for Lakers-Thunder 11:28 Tim's Lakers question: How — and how well — will LA defend OKC's isos? 19:00 Jovan's Lakers question: How can LA score efficiently enough against this specific defense? 24:15 Tim's Thunder question: How do they defend LA in the pick-and-roll? 28:39 Jovan's Thunder question: How will they defend LeBron and LA's post-ups? 34:31 Tim's Lakers X-factor: LeBron James 37:46 Jovan's Lakers X-factor: Austin Reaves 42:49 Tim's Thunder X-factor: Lu Dort 47:05 Jovan's Thunder X-factor: Ajay Mitchell 52:27 Tim's statistical X-factor: OKC's DREB% and TOV% in wins vs. losses 58:11 Jovan's statistical X-factor: 3-point battle (both volume and %) 1:05:29 Tim's series X-factor: How well can LA defend the rim? 1:11:31 Jovan's series X-factor: Possession battle (mainly TOs and offensive rebounds) 1:16:06 Miscellaneous notes/questions 1:17:18 Tim's series prediction 1:18:35 Jovan's series prediction 1:24:19 Q&A 1:33:37 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 | 1h 39m 31s | ||||||
| 5/2/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 6: LA Advances In 6 Games, Facing OKC Thunder & SGA In Round 2✨ | Lakers vs RocketsNBA playoffs+5 | — | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets+1 | — | LakersRockets+5 | — | 2h 28m 13s | |
| 5/1/26 | Lakers Game 6 Adjustments, LA In Trouble?, Austin Reaves & More W/ Raj Chipalu✨ | LakersGame 6 adjustments+3 | Raj Chipalu | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets+3 | — | LakersRaj Chipalu+5 | — | 1h 06m 54s | |
| 4/30/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 5 Reaction: LA Loses Second Straight Despite Austin Reaves' Return✨ | Lakers vs RocketsNBA Playoffs+3 | — | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets | — | LakersRockets+5 | — | 1h 58m 18s | |
| 4/29/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 5 Adjustments, Game 4 Rewatch, Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic Updates✨ | Lakers-RocketsGame adjustments+4 | — | YouTubeDiscord+2 | — | LakersRockets+8 | — | 1h 52m 13s | |
| 4/27/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 4 Reaction: LA Suffers Blow-Out Loss, 3-1 Series, Extended Offensive Struggles✨ | LakersRockets+4 | — | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets | — | LakersRockets+7 | — | 1h 57m 26s | |
| 4/25/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 3 Reaction: LeBron, Marcus Smart Lead EPIC Comeback To Give LA 3-0 Lead✨ | Lakers vs RocketsNBA Playoffs+3 | — | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets | — | LakersRockets+6 | — | 2h 22m 22s | |
| 4/24/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 2 Rewatch Thoughts, Game 3 Adjustments & Austin Reaves' Return✨ | LakersRockets+3 | — | YouTubeDiscord | — | LakersRockets+6 | — | 1h 40m 46s | |
| 4/24/26 | Austin Reaves Upgraded To Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Rockets, Kevin Durant Downgraded W/ New Injury✨ | NBAplayoffs+4 | — | Houston Rockets | — | Austin ReavesKevin Durant+3 | — | 11m 12s | |
| 4/22/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 2 Reaction: LA Takes Commanding 2-0 Lead Behind Big Nights From LeBron, Smart & Kennard✨ | LakersRockets+4 | — | — | Los AngelesHouston | LakersRockets+5 | — | 2h 16m 43s | |
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| 4/21/26 | Lakers Game 2 Adjustments, Luka Doncic & JJ Redick Snubbed, KD's Return | Great Western Forum✨ | LakersGame 2 adjustments+4 | Pete ZayasAnthony Irwin | LakersRockets+1 | Great Western Forum | LakersGame 2+5 | — | 1h 07m 41s | |
| 4/20/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 1 Rewatch Thoughts, Game 2 Adjustments & NBA Awards Finalists✨ | LakersRockets+4 | — | LakersRockets | — | LakersRockets+6 | — | 2h 05m 55s | |
| 4/19/26 | Lakers-Rockets Game 1 Reaction: LeBron James, Luke Kennard Guide LA To 1-0 Series Lead✨ | Lakers vs RocketsNBA Playoffs+3 | — | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets | — | LakersRockets+5 | — | 2h 21m 37s | |
| 4/17/26 |  NBA Awards, Playoff Series Previews, Top 10 Players & Top 5 Contenders W/ Khobi Price✨ | NBA AwardsPlayoff Series Previews+3 | Khobi Price | California PostNYP+2 | — | NBA AwardsPlayoff Series+3 | — | 1h 55m 14s | |
| 4/16/26 | Lakers-Rockets Series Preview & Prediction, X-Factors, Questions & More W/ Cranjis McBasketball✨ | LakersRockets+4 | Tim | Lakers ExceptionalismBBall Index | Los Angeles LakersHouston Rockets | LakersRockets+5 | — | 1h 48m 16s | |
| 4/15/26 | Lakers Practice Report: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves 'Out Indefinitely,' JJ Redick Reveals Series Keys | Jovan Buha covers Day 1 of Los Angeles Lakers practice in preparation for their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, April 14, 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 1:07 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Jaxson Hayes 4:41 Takeaway No. 2: LA's two keys to the series 9:06 Takeaway No. 3: The Lakers' approach to this week 16:42 Q&A 1:46:58 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 | 1h 53m 47s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Lakers-Jazz Reaction: LA Clinches No. 4 Seed, Opening Thoughts On Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Utah Jazz 131-107 in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Sunday, April 12, 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 8:05 Buha's Big Picture: Opening thoughts on Lakers-Rockets 27:18 Notable performers 33:12 Stat of the night: 29 -- no one played 30 minutes 33:43 Takeaway No. 1: The new starters and rotation 43:46 Takeaway No. 2: Nick Smith Jr. signed to the 15th roster spot 50:34 Takeaway No. 3: What lessons has JJ Redick learned from last season? 56:04 Q&A 2:15:51 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 24m 15s | ||||||
| 4/11/26 | Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Routs Phoenix, Secures Home-Court In Round 1, LeBron Has 28-6-12-4 | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-73 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, April 10, 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 3:28 Buha's Big Picture: Some flickers of light at the end of the tunnel 22:45 Notable performers 31:46 Stat of the night: Season-high-tying 17 steals 32:20 Takeaway No. 1: The playoff scenarios on Sunday 41:47 Takeaway No. 2: The competition for the 15th man spot 49:25 Takeaway No. 3: Injury update on Jaxson Hayes 49:50 Quick LAL-GSW thoughts 51:17 Q&A 2:08:16 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 15m 20s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Lakers-Thunder Reaction: LA Drops Third Straight Game, Young Players Shine, LeBron Rests | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-87 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, April 7, 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 2:03 Buha's Big Picture: Finding the right 9 players over the final three games 7:02 Notable performers 31:15 Stat of the night: 14-for-31 on FTs (45% -- worst % in 13 years) 32:31 Takeaway No. 1: JJ and Vando get into it 39:23 Takeaeay No. 2: Injury updates on Marcus Smart & Luka Doncic 40:00 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 42:31 Q&A 1:58:49 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 05m 23s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Loses First Game W/o Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves, LeBron Posts 30-9-15 | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, April 5, 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 3:31 Buha's Big Picture: First impressions of the new-look Lakers 12:15 Notable performers 27:37 Stat of the night: -14 in 7 minutes without Luke Kennard 30:43 Takeaway No. 1: Luka is going back to Europe for treatment to try to return early 36:36 Takeaway No. 2: LA needs someone from South Bay to emerge 41:15 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 43:14 Q&A 2:15:34 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 20s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | BREAKING: Austin Reaves Out For 4-6 Weeks With Oblique Injury, Is Lakers Season Over? | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Austin Reaves will miss at least 4-6 weeks because of a Grade 2 left oblique injury. 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 3:22 What does this mean for Austin Reaves? 7:01 How does this affect Austin's free agency? 9:58 What does this mean for the Lakers? 27:55 My playoff predictions without Luka and AR 34:07 Q&A 1:45:15 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 | 1h 51m 32s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 | BREAKING: Luka Doncic Out Indefinitely with Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Can LA Survive Without Him? | Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Luka Doncic is out indefinitely with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. 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 2:26 What does this mean for Luka Doncic? 6:55 What does this mean for the Lakers? 20:14 My predictions on potential LAL-MIN and LAL-HOU series 25:20 Q&A 1:33:08 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 | 1h 39m 12s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | Lakers-Thunder Reaction: OKC Embarrasses LA In Biggest Loss Of The Season, Luka Injures His Hamstring | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, April 2, 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 6:53 Buha's Big Picture: OKC delivers an embarrassing reality check for LA (+ Notable performers) 29:50 Stat of the night: OKC attempted 23 more FGs than LA 30:50 Takeaway No. 1: The potential impact of a long Luka absence 34:44 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart injury update 35:08 Takeaway No. 3: West standings watch 36:46 Q&A 2:07:29 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 12m 02s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Lakers-Thunder Preview, Luka's Historic March, Best First-Round Matchup W/ Raj Chipalu | Jovan Buha is joined by Raj Chipalu of Silver Screen & Roll and Offside to discuss the Lakers' 15-2 march, Luka Doncic's historic month, the upcoming matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, potential first-round playoff matchups, and more. 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/ 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 0:44 What stood out most during the Lakers' 15-2 March? 10:10 Luka's historic month and best-in-the-world play 25:01 LAL-OKC preview 47:23 What would constitute success vs. OKC from a process perspective? 55:46 Who's the preferred matchup for LA in Round 1: MIN or HOU? 1:09:09 Q&A 1:35:46 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 | 1h 41m 57s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Lakers-Cavs Reaction: LA Clinches Playoff Spot + 50 Wins, Luka Has 42 Points & 12 Assists In Blowout | Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 31, 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 5:27 Buha's Big Picture: March Madness 16:18 Notable performers 31:37 Stat of the night: 15-2 in March 32:19 Takeaway No. 1: Recapping Luka's historic March 36:49 Takeaway No. 2: JJ Redick deserves his flowers for a second straight season 44:09 Takeaway No. 3: LAL-OKC preview & stakes 51:55 Q&A 1:54:51 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 00m 49s | ||||||
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