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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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How To Watch 2024-25 Lakers Media Day

The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their annual Media Day for the 2024-25 season at the UCLA Health Training Center...

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Dominique Wilkins: Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant ‘Closest’ Player To Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships...

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2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves burst onto the scene as an undrafted rookie during the 2021-22 NBA season and quickly carved out an important role...

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2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers made several moves ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline in an effort to bolster their roster...

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