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 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...

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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…

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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…

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Luka Doncic: Lakers Have Team To Win NBA Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court on Saturday and ended the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak with a 123-100 victory on the road. The Lakers led wire-to-wire and answered every Nuggets run, which is not something that had…

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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Excited To Play With Austin Reaves More

The Los Angeles Lakers had one of their most impressive wins of the season over the weekend when they defeated the Denver Nuggets, 123-100, on the road. It was only the Lakers' second win in their last 15 meetings with…

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This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Leads The Way As L.A. Extends Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 1999-00 season with championship aspirations after the hiring of Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson...

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List Of Future NBA All-Star Game Locations: 2026, 2027 & Beyond

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., the home of the Golden State Warriors, has come and gone. Stephen Curry captured MVP honors after leading Shaq's OGs over Chuck's Global Stars to win the new…

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This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Records Triple-Double In Win Over Hawks

Looking to turn the page from a disappointing NBA Finals defeat to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named 2002 NBA All-Star Game MVP

When Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was named to the 2002 NBA All-Star Game, it marked his third consecutive...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Youngest Starter To Play In All-Star Game

In the midst of a breakout sophomore campaign, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was rewarded with his...

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