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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Austin Reaves Knows He Needs To ‘Play Better’ For Lakers

Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals started on a promising note for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Oklahoma City Thunder eventually pulled away to secure a 108-90 win. Austin Reaves continued to struggle in his third game back…

Reviewing Lakers-Thunder Regular-Season Matchups Ahead Of Western Conference Semifinals

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets in six games to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Semifinals for a matchup with the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. It represents the Lakers' biggest challenge yet as the…

This Day In Lakers History: Warriors Collect Then-NBA Record 25 Steals In 139-122 Win Over L.A.

On March 25, 1975, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a difficult challenge in the Golden State Warriors for a showdown...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 37 Points, Has Big Fourth Quarter In Win Over Rockets

Coming off their second loss of the month, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Toyota Center in the second of a three-game...

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Leads The Way As L.A. Extends Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 1999-00 season with championship aspirations after the hiring of Hall of Fame head coach Phil Jackson...

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Records Triple-Double In Win Over Hawks

Looking to turn the page from a disappointing NBA Finals defeat to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named 2002 NBA All-Star Game MVP

When Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was named to the 2002 NBA All-Star Game, it marked his third consecutive...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Youngest Starter To Play In All-Star Game

In the midst of a breakout sophomore campaign, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was rewarded with his...

This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom Posts Double-Double In Win Over Trail Blazers

Coming off an NBA Finals victory over the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to defend their title with...

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Acquired In Blockbuster Trade With Grizzlies

On Feb. 1, 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers swung a franchise-altering trade with the Memphis Grizzlies that netted...