Lakers-Suns Reaction: LA Struggles On Both Ends Without Luka, LeBron In Preseason Opener

Jovan Buha reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-81 preseason-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:39 Overarching thought: LA is behind schedule to begin the preseason
7:16 Notable performers
8:28 Stats of the night: Most of them were bad
10:21 Takeaway No. 1: Austin Reaves was exceptional
13:45 Takeaway No. 2: LA's defense is a ... work in progress
17:59 Takeaway No. 3: First impressions of Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton
22:01 Q&A
1:06:12 Outro

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