Lakers-Wolves Game 5 Reaction: LA Is Shockingly Eliminated In The First Round
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.
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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
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1:50:57
How The Lakers Can Save Their Season: Five Game 5 Adjustments
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.
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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
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Lakers Q&A: Game 5 Adjustments, Why LA Is Down 3-1, Starting Center Options
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.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Q&A
1:22:51 Outro
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1:31:21
Lakers-Wolves Game 4 Reaction: LA Loses The Margins Again As They Go Down 3-1
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
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1:15:12
Lakers-Wolves Game 3 Reaction: LA's Miscues & Luka's Sickness Too Much To Overcome In Clutch Loss
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.
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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
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers for The Athletic, covers the purple and gold with a weekly podcast, including news, analysis and exclusive interviews with media, players, coaches, team personnel and more.
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