Lakers-Mavs Reaction: LA Thrashed In Second Half Without Luka + LeBron James Injury Update
Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:50 Overarching thought: The Lakers continue to both encourage and madden this preseason
6:53 Notable performers
12:22 Takeaway No. 1: Injury updates on LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt & Bronny James
14:57 Takeaway No. 2: Gabe Vincent has been one of the bright spots of the preseason
17:56 Takeaway No. 3: Friday’s preseason finale will be a dress rehearsal for LA
21:18 Q&A
1:39:06 Outro
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19 Comments
Dalton is clueless on defense, no physicality at all😂
Cant wait until Lakers play the Mavs full strength. Seeing that ass clown team, Naji Marshall and the like hollering at the 2 ways and end of bench players at the end of the game was embarrassing ass hell to witness. With that being said, I dont know who the hell they were but those guys like Watson and the others getting out hustler and out rebounded by Dwight Powell can never see the NBA court again.
I good year from gabe would be huge, i think he can carve out a role in this team, he is a respected voice in the locker room.
I think AR and Luka going to start the season 🔥
@jovanbuha :
Since LeBron’s sidelined, this is the perfect time for him to go full film-room mode — study every top Western team, not just the Lakers. Take notes on how they move, space the floor, and execute late-game plays. When he returns, he could shift toward smarter off-ball reads, quicker cuts, and more calculated playmaking instead of carrying every possession. That adjustment not only extends his longevity but also helps the Lakers build a more fluid, unpredictable offense that thrives even when he’s not on the ball.
Dalton is actually a really bad shooter like damn what does he do well
It’s clear now vando has to be with the starters. The bench with Gabe/smart/larvia/ rui/hayes that a decent set of guys to come in with Gabe and Rui shooting well
I think after this horrible 4 th quarter the lakers will waive some players of their bench ! Nick Smith jr and probably 3-4 more ! Hopefully they will get Drew timme and dariq whitehead 🎉DK Must be traded in February 🎉
Talent less lakers. Missed evaluation on Mis-Knect. No bench no athletes no length no shooters or scorers no real defenders.
How did westbrook flame out in Denver when he couldve signed a player option like thats just a flat out lie bet u wont talk about bronny like that or luka constant complaining n lack of defense n lebron being injury pron like can u ever be fair but he gabe Vincent better then westbrook or vando like stop it
📌 Starters are Luka/AR/Vando/Rui/Ayton, Bench is Gabe/Smart/LaRavia/Jaxson and when LBJ Returns, Rui goes to The Bench!!!
📌 Bronny/Knecht are G-League Players (Knecht won’t make it past the Summer 26 & Bronny is leaving with LBJ after the Season)!!!
📌 Smith Jr. & Davis look promising however, outside of AR our Draft/Development Program looks Horrible!!!
Why feel discouraged by third stringers that won't play.
Dalton continues his campaign to stay in LA.
I swear ya ask some of the dumbest off topic questions ever
Wait so lakers bench with only Vincent as the prime initiator hung 66 on the MAVS while holding them to 53 and only lost the game when their G leaguers were out?
Isn’t this MAVS defense supposed to be elite?
Is it gonna be Austin ?
🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOVAN BUHA…. BUHA
It's absurd how low folks are on Dalton based on Summer League and preseason. The more notable and relevant data point is his entire rookie season, which was solid.
Lakers got no cohesiveness they going to start the year horribly
Vando injured has been a theme for most of his Laker career. Love his effort and hustle but injuries have limited his growth.