In Episode 8 of Buha's Block, Jovan Buha is joined by The Athletic & Bleacher Report NBA writer/podcaster Mo Dakhil to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' recent surge.Jovan and Mo cover the Lakers' win streak and play since February, how big of a mistake it was not starting Rui Hachimura earlier, reacclimating Gabe Vincent and (potentially) Jarred Vanderbilt into the lineup, playing Sacramento vs. Dallas in a hypothetical No. 7-8 matchup, the pros and cons to facing Denver earlier in the playoffs and more.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Follow Mo at @MoDakhil_NBA.(0:00) Intro(2:00) Lakers’ five-game win streak and 17-7 stretch(5:26) How big of a mistake is it that LA didn’t start Rui earlier?(23:52) How should the Lakers reintegrate Gabe Vincent?(34:47) If LA gets into the No. 7-8 game, who’s tougher: Sacramento or Dallas?(43:12) Is it better to play Denver earlier or later?(52:27) Outro