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. 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/xFaPWsQFYr 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 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 Timestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.