Matt Peralta

Matt was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. and is a lifelong Lakers fan. Because of his love for basketball and the Lakers, Matt successfully pursued a degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach (#GoBeach) and is now a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com. He is also a Staff Writer for RamsNewsWire.com and RaidersNewsWire.com. Contact: mattp@mediumlargela.com Twitter: @_MatthewPeralta Instagram: @matthewperalta
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Marcus Smart: Lakers Have To Be ‘Desperate’ To Close Out Rockets In Game 6

Marcus Smart has proven to be a pivotal piece for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets, though the veteran has to find a way to rally the group after dropping two consecutive games. While…

Austin Reaves Discusses Offensive Struggles In Return From Oblique Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers got a major boost in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets as Austin Reaves made his return to the floor. Reaves had been sidelined the past four weeks due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain,…

LeBron James ‘Pissed Off’ About Adou Thiero Ejection In Game 4 Loss

LeBron James finally looked human in the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets as he struggled with scoring and taking care of the basketball. James understandably looked fatigued after his Game 3 heroics this past Friday,…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Praises Deandre Ayton’s Composure

Deandre Ayton has been a major factor in the Los Angeles Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been engaged on both ends of the floor for the Lakers, able to defend and score when…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton ‘Can’t Wait’ For Game 5 Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in Game 4, though it wasn't because of Deandre Ayton as he had his best game of the series. Ayton was the lone bright spot for the Lakers offensively as he…

LeBron James Becomes First Player To Make 3,000 Field Goals During Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career playoff field goals. James accomplished the feat with his second basket of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. James has a sizable lead…

JJ Redick Discusses Biggest Areas Lakers Have Missed Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers finally dropped their first game of the series against the Houston Rockets, a blowout Game 4 loss that came on the heels of their thrilling Game 3 overtime victory. The Lakers had been playing good basketball…

LeBron James Calls Lob To Bronny James Against Rockets ‘Special Moment’

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves available, LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to step into bigger roles during their playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Fortunately for the Lakers, they've managed to…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James & Marcus Smart Lead Overtime Game 3 Win Over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers held serve at home in Games 1 and 2 against the Houston Rockets, but then went on the road for a pivotal Game 3. Not many people outside of the Lakers organization gave the team much…

Lakers News: Luke Kennard Explains Why JJ Redick Partnership Has Been So Great

Luke Kennard landed in the perfect spot at the trade deadline as he's become an important member of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's rotation. Like Redick, Kennard is a knockdown 3-point shooter that defenses have to account for,…