Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, 76ers & More Early NBA Trends W/ Mo Dakhil | Beyond The Block
Jovan Buha welcomes Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and Offside to discuss whether several early developments across the league are real or not.
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better than last season? Are the Los Angeles Lakers a true contender? Is the Eastern Conference more wide open than we thought? Can the Houston Rockets maintain an elite offense?
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:22 Are the Thunder better this season? And what does that mean for the rest of the league?
10:50 How wide open is the East with the starts from the 76ers, Bulls, Bucks, and Pistons?
21:06 How real is this start from the Lakers? Are they the best non-OKC team in the West?
35:29 Can Houston sustain its elite offense?
42:28 Who are most concerned about: the Magic, Clippers, Timberwolves, or Mavericks?
51:33 Outro
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Lakers-Spurs Reaction: LA Wins Fifth Straight Game As They Shut Down Victor Wembanyama
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 118-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
3:59 Overarching thought: This was the best win of the season -- and the best defensive performance
10:57 Notable performers
21:04 Stats of the night: Three Spurs foul out (including Wemby) & Spurs are minus-2 in Wemby's minutes
22:16 Takeaway No. 1: This is the type of game LA signed Marcus Smart for
25:49 Takeaway No. 2: Injury updates on LeBron James & Austin Reaves
28:32 Takeaway No. 3: Previewing the upcoming five-game road trip
32:12 Q&A
1:52:01 Outro
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Lakers-Blazers Reaction: Nick Smith Jr. (!?!) Helps Lead Shorthanded LA To 6-2 In Huge Road Upset
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Overarching thought: The Lakers are really good and their ceiling needs to be recalibrated
9:14 Notable performers
15:34 Stat of the night: Season-high 58.8% shooting
17:14 Takeaway No. 1: Bench guards step up in a variety of ways
21:01 Takeaway No. 2: LA's cautious approach to the season continues
27:50 Takeaway No. 3: Newcomers continue to shine
29:31 Q&A
1:14:24 Outro
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Lakers-Heat Reaction: LA Erupts Offensively Despite Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves' Shooting Struggles
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Overarching thought: Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart have been great -- and necessary -- additions for LA
9:23 Notable performers
15:48 Stats of the night: Season-high 15 3-pointers, 33 assists (second-most this season) and 12 turnovers (tied for season-low)
17:22 Takeaway No. 1: LA passes arguably its biggest test of the season (and continues to show resilience)
21:45 Takeaway No. 2: Jaxson Hayes and the value of rolling hard/rim-running
25:48 Takeaway No. 3: Andrew Wiggins scouting report
28:54 Q&A
2:02:38 Outro
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Lakers-Grizzlies Reaction: Luka Scores 43 In Return As LA Starts 1-0 In NBA Cup Group Play
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:55 Overarching thought: Luka has been simply unstoppable to start this season
8:48 Notable performers
16:33 Stats of the night: 44 points for Luka + 33 FTAs and 13 TOs for the team
17:52 Takeaway No. 1: LA has been impressive with their early problem-solving this season
21:06 Takeaway No. 2: Marcus Smart made an immense impact in his return
24:12 Takeaway No. 3: LA has a good shot to win the NBA Cup's West Group B
27:00 Q&A
1:44:01 Outro
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Jovan Buha, a senior reporter covering the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzes the purple and gold with a weekly podcast that includes news, Xs and Os, statistical analysis, and exclusive interviews with media, players, team personnel, and more.
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