Russell Valenzuela

Russell Valenzuela graduated from UC Irvine and writes for Lakers Nation. As a Laker fan since childhood, he follows and tracks statistics for a variety of sports.
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Game Recap: Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Clippers In Second Half

The Lakers took on the Los Angeles Clippers in a nationally televised game Sunday afternoon. The last time these two teams met, the Lakers were blown out by 48 points. The Lakers were hoping Sunday's game would provide a better…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers NBA Highlights

The Lakers were back in action Sunday afternoon to take the Los Angeles Clippers. The two crosstown rivals last met March 6. During the game, the Clippers crushed the Lakers and handed them their worst defeat in franchise history. The…

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Lakers Lead NBA In Most Searches On Google Ahead Of Heat

The 2013-14 NBA season has been disastrous for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team is headed to its worst mark since moving to Los Angeles. Despite the struggles, the Lakers remain one of the most popular teams in all of…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Unsure He’ll Play On Sunday Against Clippers

The Lakers entered their 107-95 loss to the Mavericks with five inactive players. Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Xavier Henry, Chris Kaman, and Jordan Farmar all missed the game due to injuries or health issues. Midway through the fourth quarter, Nick…

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Game Recap: Dirk Nowitzki Passes Dominique Wilkins As Lakers Fall

The Lakers began their final seven games with a match up with the Dallas Mavericks. Nick Young rallied the team to become "player haters" and ruin the playoff chances for other teams. Friday night gave the Lakers a chance with…

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Lakers News: Team May Be Leaning Toward Sitting Gasol For Final Games

Pau Gasol has been suffering from vertigo since the Lakers win against the Orlando Magic on March 23. Since being diagnosed, Gasol made an appearance Tuesday night when the Lakers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, but sat out Wednesday's…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Still Motivated To End Other Teams’ Playoff Hopes

Following a 107-102 loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers have seven games left in the season. -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off The Entire Store! Use Code: FutureLaker -- The Lakers played from behind for the majority of…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Highlights

The Lakers were back in action Wednesday night to take on the Sacramento Kings. The game comes at the end of a back-to-back. Tuesday saw the Lakers fall to the Portland Trail Blazers, 124-112. With the season winding down, Wednesday's…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s Buzzer Beater Downs The Kings On New Year’s Day

http://youtu.be/ChSRvs5_Jvc The Lakers were aiming for a second straight title during the 2009-10 NBA Season. The first day of 2010 saw the Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings for a Pacific Division matchup. The Lakers were riding strong coming into…

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Nick Young on Playing With Nash: ‘Any Given Play He Can Just Find You’

The Lakers took on the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night but fell, 124-112. Steve Nash has missed most of the season dealing with a nerve irritation, but was available for Tuesday's game and put up a double-double with 10 points…

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