Matt Borelli

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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.

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Records Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals-Clinching Win Over Suns

On May 25, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a potential elimination…
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This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals

By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles…
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This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Retires From NBA

On May 14, 1996, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson announced his permanent retirement from the NBA…

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Holds Jazz To Record-Low Points In First Quarter Of Game 1 Of 1988 Western Conference Semifinals

With a sweep of the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 1988 NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Los Angeles…

Lakers News: Dennis Schroder Calls For NBA Referees To Be Fined After Blown Call In Loss To Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of a controversial no-call that led to a heartbreaking 125-121 overtime loss…

Rui Hachimura ‘Loved’ Energy In Lakers Debut, Playing With LeBron James & Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers got back in the win column with a 113-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, led by the return of Anthony Davis…
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Darvin Ham: Lakers ‘Trending In The Right Direction’ Since LeBron James’ Comments

The Los Angeles Lakers remain undefeated in 2023 after defeating the Sacramento Kings, 136-134, at Golden 1 Center…

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Regrets Not Managing Timeouts Better In Overtime Loss To Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers went on an incredible run in the second half to nearly steal a win from the rival Boston Celtics…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Among Teams With Interest In Danilo Gallinari

The NBA free agency period doesn’t start until 3 p.m. PT on Thursday, but plenty of action has already gone down…

Russell Westbrook Throwing Out First Pitch For Lakers Day At Dodger Stadium

In what typically is one of the most popular promotions at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting Lakers Day…