Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Lakers as a staff writer for Lakers Nation and holds similar responsibilities for Dodger Blue, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. Among Matt's all-time favorite Lakers moments include Kobe Bryant's 60-point performance over the Utah Jazz in his final NBA game, and Derek Fisher's game-winning buzzer-beater against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores Game-High 37 Points In Win Against Heat

Coming off a disappointing postseason exit, the Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2005-06 NBA season with a clean...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Tallies 21 Points And 19 Assists In Blowout Win Over Suns

Coming off a second NBA championship under head coach Pat Riley, the Los Angeles Lakers began the 1985-86...

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Collects 33 Points And 18 Rebounds In Win Over Warriors

Coming off a rare loss the previous day, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back in the win column with a bounce...

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Tallies 38 Points And 15 Rebounds In Win Against Clippers

On Jan. 4, 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the new millennium with an intra-city matchup against the struggling...

This Day In Lakers History: Archie Clark Scores 31 Points In Win Over San Diego Rockets

With a 21-17 record, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to build on their two-game winning streak with a favorable matchup...

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Posts 20-20 Game In Overtime Win Against Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2009-10 NBA season with aspirations to repeat as NBA Champions. They jumped...

Lakers-Pistons Dec. 30 Game Flexed To Primetime Slot On NBC & Peacock

The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, has been picked up by NBC Sports for a primetime slot at 7:30 p.m. PT, the NBA announced. The matchup will be televised by NBC and streamed…

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson ‘Encouraged’ With Michigan State’s Hiring Of Pat Fitzgerald

As the college football season draws to a close, several programs are in the process of making changes to their coaching staff. The Michigan State Spartans formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head coach on Tuesday, which came after…

Lakers News: Bronny James Feeling Benefits Of Improved Conditioning In Second Season

After an impressive showing in the Summer League, Bronny James has continued to show growth as a second-year player for the Los Angeles Lakers. Through seven games, James has averaged six more minutes on the court, along with improved shooting…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Serve As Grand Marshal In 137th Rose Parade

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade, which is set for Jan. 1. Sticking with tradition, Johnson will ride down Colorado Boulevard…