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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