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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Luka Doncic Enjoyed Atmosphere At Crypto.com Arena In Lakers Playoff Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of a 117-95 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Crypto.com on Saturday night. Luka Doncic immediately took control of the game as he…

Lakers News: LeBron James Details Pregame Routine

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive season and fifth time since LeBron James joined the team after clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Despite being 40 years old,…

LeBron James ‘Happy’ To Anchor Lakers Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers made a statement to the rest of the NBA on Sunday night with their 126-99 blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers led by as many as 29 points in the first half and…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Leading Efforts To Repair Palisades Recreation Center

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick hosted a special basketball clinic on Sunday for kids who were impacted by the wildfires earlier this year. Redick also launched the LA Strong Sports foundation to help support the development of sports…

This Day In Lakers History: Warriors Collect Then-NBA Record 25 Steals In 139-122 Win Over L.A.

On March 25, 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a difficult challenge in the Golden State Warriors for a showdown...

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Foundation & Aspen Institute Announce Partnership

With the annual Project Play Summit kicking off in Berkeley, Calif., on Monday, the Luka Doncic Foundation and Aspen Institute have announced a partnership to help drive structural change in youth basketball. The basis of these conversations will include new…

Luka Doncic & Jaxson Hayes Swap Lakers Jerseys With Soccer Legend Thierry Henry

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second consecutive game on Saturday night with a 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls despite Luka Doncic having another big performance. The five-time All-Star scored a team-high 34 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 29…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 37 Points, Has Big Fourth Quarter In Win Over Rockets

Coming off their second loss of the month, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Toyota Center in the second of a three-game...

JJ Redick Wants Lakers To Avoid Play-In Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games on Sunday night with a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the Lakers' second win against their in-city rivals in three nights despite being without Austin…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Jokingly Told Mark Cuban To ‘Shut Up’ After Booing Him

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday for the first time since the blockbuster trade that saw Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis change teams. Emotions were understandably high for the matchup as both players meant so much…