Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 2 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 3.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:59 Game 2 rewatch observations

20:53 Game 3 adjustments

30:57 Q&A

1:34:54 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the news that Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3 vs. the Houston Rockets. He also analyzes Kevin Durant's potential absence in Game 3 with a new ankle sprain.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Austin Reaves is upgraded to questionable for Game 3
3:23 Quick Jake LaRavia update
3:36 Kevin Durant is downgraded to questionable for Game 3
5:57 The recent rash of injuries shows how quickly the playoffs can flip
7:45 Outro

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Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-94 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

7:28 Buha's Big Picture: LA stymies KD a third straight game

21:36 Notable performers

42:42 Stats of the night: 32-0 (LeBron-led teams with two-game series lead) and 9 (Kevin Durant turnovers -- playoff career-high-tying)

43:04 Takeaway No. 1: The signing that changed the Lakers' season

49:14 Takeaway No. 2: Game 3 adjustments

54:30 Takeaway No. 3: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves injury updates

55:27 Q&A

2:09:45 Outro

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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.

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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

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Jovan Buha shares additional thoughts on Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets after his rewatch, then goes into adjustments for Game 2.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro

1:11 Game 1 rewatch observations and addendums

25:01 Game 2 adjustments

30:46 NBA awards finalists

41:42 Q&A

2:00:29 Outro

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