Juan Velez

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Game Recap: Lakers End Losing Streak, Defeat Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers were back at Staples Center Friday night after a tough road loss to the Denver. The Lakers were looking to end a five game losing streak in which they had been blown out on several occasions.…

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Game Recap: Jordan Clarkson Hits Game-Winning Layup To Give Lakers OT Win

The Los Angeles Lakers were in the City of Brotherly Love on Monday night to take on the Philadelphia 76ers and wrap up a five game road trip, their longest of the season. The Lakers have lost three of the…

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Game Recap: Lakers Late-Game Struggles Continue In Loss To Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers were in Oakland Monday night taking on the NBA's best, the Golden State Warriors. The purple and gold were coming off two straight losses; and last night they lost to the league's second best team, the…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fall Short Against Hornets In Charlotte

After their three game win streak was snapped on Sunday vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Tuesday afternoon playing the visitors to the Charlotte Hornets. The purple and gold went into the game…

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Game Recap: Wayne Ellington’s Fourth Quarter Gives Lakers Third Straight Win

The Los Angeles Lakers were back at Staples Center on Friday night to face the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers were looking to extend their winning streak to three games. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The…

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Kobe Bryant On Best Lakers Moment: ‘The Fact I’m Here Through Thick And Thin’

With another long rehabilitation ahead for Kobe Bryant following a third consecutive season ending-injury, Bryant and fans alike continue to gain perspective on the legacy of the five-time champion. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The Ultimate…

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Game Recap: Fourth Quarter Rally Comes Up Short As Lakers Lose To Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Friday night after nine days of much needed rest for the all star break. They played host to the Brooklyn Nets who are battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.…

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Byron Scott On Lakers Future: ‘Still Need Pieces At Every Position’

The NBA trade deadline saw an incredible finish earlier today as eleven trades went down. The moves came in all kinds of variations as contenders, pretenders, and teams in rebuild mode played their hands in what has proven to be…

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NBA Rumors: Pistons Express Interest In Nets’ Joe Johnson

After two big spending summers and having the league's highest payroll, the Brooklyn Nets have failed to meet the high expectations set by owner Mikhail Prokhorov. The Nets are now looking to shed some of the massive contracts owed to…

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Magic Johnson Talks About Partying With Jack Nicholson, Winning First Title

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson enjoyed an illustrious career that ranks up there with the all-time greats to ever play in the NBA. Although Magic only played twelve seasons, he won five championships, including one his rookie year in…

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