About this episode

The episode discusses the Lakers' Game 1 win, adjustments for Game 2, and the impact of Kevin Durant's return.

In the latest episode of The Great Western Forum, a Lakers show hosted by Jovan Buha, Pete Zayas, and Anthony Irwin, the trio analyzes the Lakers' Game 1 win and looks ahead to Game 2 and beyond. Jovan, Pete, and Anthony discuss Game 1, the adjustments they expect for Game 2 from the Lakers and Rockets, Kevin Durant's eventual return, if the Lakers have any chance against the Thunder (if they advance), and more. 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 4:57 Luka Doncic and JJ Redick snubbed from awards 18:58 Game 1 reaction + why the Lakers can win this series 29:13 Game 2 adjustments 40:12 Impact of Kevin Durant's eventual return 46:40 LA leaning more into athletic lineups? 52:17 Does Game 1 change LA's outlook against OKC? 1:01:10 Outro To learn more about listener…

People in this episode

Host: Jovan Buha

Guests: Pete Zayas, Anthony Irwin

Topics covered

• Lakers
• Game 2 adjustments
• Luka Doncic
• JJ Redick
• Kevin Durant
• NBA playoffs

Keywords

• Lakers
• Game 2
• Luka Doncic
• JJ Redick
• Kevin Durant
• NBA playoffs
• adjustments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lakers, Rockets, Thunder

Places: Great Western Forum

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