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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Austin Reaves: Lakers Can’t Get Down On Themselves After Game 2 Loss Against Nuggets

Despite a much better showing on both ends of the floor, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 and now face...

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Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Expects To Play In Game 3 Against Nuggets After Twisting Ankle

Prior to Game 2, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone tried to rally his team some more by saying everyone is counting out...

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Recap: Lakers Lead Most Of Way But Collapse In Fourth Quarter To Lose Game 2 To Nuggets

Despite a better showing on both ends, the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to come away with a road victory in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets, falling 108-103. Unlike Game 1, it was a better start for the Lakers,…

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Lakers News: Bruce Brown Reveals Nuggets’ Goal Was To Attack D’Angelo Russell Defensively

The Los Angeles Lakers nearly stole Game 1 from the Denver Nuggets after making a furious comeback in the second half...

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Lakers News: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes LeBron James Got Spark Back Following Trade Deadline

During the 2020 Playoffs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope stepped up as a starter after Avery Bradley opted out of the bubble...

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Lakers Injury Update: Mo Bamba Out For Game 2 Against Nuggets But Optimistic About Returning In Western Conference Finals

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals was a thriller as the Los Angeles Lakers stormed back in the second half to give...

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Rui Hachimura Believes Bigger Lineup Will Be Good For Lakers Against Nuggets Despite Game 1 Loss

After falling behind by as many as 21 points, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to storm all the way back to get within one possession...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Discusses Possibility Of Starting Rui Hachimura To Defend Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic After Game 1 Success

The No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets showed why they paced the Western Conference as their hot shooting night sunk the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Recap: Lakers Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Just Short In Game 1 Loss To Nuggets

After advancing to the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to come away with a Game 1 win on the road against the Denver Nuggets, suffering a 132-126 loss. LeBron James got the Lakers started with an…

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Says It’s ‘Special’ To Move Past Warriors & Advance To Western Conference Finals

After a grueling second-round series, the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on to the Western Conference Finals after dispatching...

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