Elisa Hernandez

Official reporter for LakersNation.com covering your beloved L.A. D-Fenders and much more. Proud USC student studying Broadcast Journalism at Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism. Follow me on twitter @EBHernandez_LA and Instagram: @Hernandez_LA ...Go Trojans & Go Lakers!
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Lakers Nation NBA Summer League Recap: Day 2

The Lakers suffered their second consecutive loss, falling to the Sacramento Kings 84-72. The Lakers will return to the court Monday, facing off against the Miami Heat. Here's our video recap from Day 2 of NBA Summer League in Las…

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NBA D-League Spotlight: L.A. D-Fenders Zach Andrews

The NBA Development League hosted its third-annual Elite Mini Camp in Chicago earlier this month. The camp featured some of the most talented players from the NBA D-League, including Los Angeles D-Fenders forward Zach Andrews. The two-day event gave players…

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NBA Dreams: D-League Tryouts Held In Los Angeles

Some may feel that playing in the NBA is only a dream, but NBA hopefuls took an opportunity to potentially make that dream a reality. The NBA Development League began to hold its annual tryouts, and made its first of four…

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D-Fenders Fall Short of D-League Championship in Loss to Toros

The Austin Toros claimed victory over the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the D-League Finals, beating them 122-110 Saturday night. In a Game 3, win-or-go-home situation, the Toros' balanced scoring and clutch free-throw shooting sealed their first ever NBA 2012 Development…

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Win or Go Home: Toros Force A Game Three Versus D-Fenders

Going into Game 2, versus the Austin Toros, the Los Angeles D-Fenders looked to ride a perfect 6-0 post-season record, and claim the 2012 NBA Development League championship trophy. Unfortunately, after the D-Fenders gave the Toros their first post-season home…

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D-League Finals Preview: D-Fenders Will Face Toros For Championship

The stage is set for the NBA Development League Finals presented by BBVA, where the Los Angeles D-Fenders will take on the Austin Toros. Both teams are entering the Finals coming off blow-out wins this past weekend. The Toros will…

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D-Fenders Will Face Bakersfield After Knocking Off Iowa

The D-Fenders pulled out a 94-92 win over the 2011 defending champions, ending their season, and a chance of a repeat. In a win or go home situation for the Iowa Energy, the D-Fenders outscored them 22-8 on fastbreak points…

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Lakers Legend Jerry West: Building a Winning Franchise

As far as anyone can remember the Los Angeles Lakers have always been a winning franchise. Era after era the Lakers have been home to countless NBA superstars and legends. The Lakers also became the NBA's first west coast team…

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D-Fenders Make History In Their Win Over The Bighorns

The Los Angeles D-Fenders made history Wednesday night after pulling out a 111-98 win over the Reno Bighorns. The D-Fenders matched the greatest single-season home record in NBA Development League history. Playing in their last home game of the regular…

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D-Fenders Hold Off Bakersfield Jam in 93-87 Victory

The Los Angeles D-Fenders held off the Bakersfield Jam pulling out a 93-87 win Saturday night. After the Jam snapped the D-Fenders seven game winning streak on Friday, the D-Fenders redeemed themselves bringing in their 18th win in 20 games.…

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