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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Dwight Howard Not Pleased With Lakers’ Effort In Loss To Trail Blazers

Even though head coach Frank Vogel emphasized growth recently, there was not much positive to take away from the Los Angeles Lakers' dispiriting loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. The Lakers lost to the Trail Blazers, 105-90,…

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Says Anthony Davis Threw Up Before & During Game Against Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers were embarrassed on the road on Saturday night as they lost to the Portland Trail Blazers...

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Malik Monk: Lakers Did Not Execute Gameplan In Loss To Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers' poor stretch of basketball continued when they were thrashed by the Portland Trail Blazers on the road...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Calls For ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality With LeBron James Out

Even though LeBron James was ruled out for the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers should have been...

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Hopes LeBron James’ Abdominal Injury Is ‘Minimal’

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to make a comeback against the Houston Rockets, they did not come out unscathed...

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Recap: Lakers Blow Another Large Lead, Lose To Thunder Again

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to get revenge on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on Thursday night, but instead saw history repeat itself by blowing a 19-point lead and losing 107-104. The Lakers got off to…

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel & Anthony Davis Frustrated With Officiating Call Late In Game Against Rockets

It was another nerve-wracking final stretch, but the Los Angeles Lakers managed to escape with their second victory...

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Doesn’t See Difference In LeBron James From 2 Years Ago

Even in Year 19, LeBron James knows how to close out games as evidenced by his performance in the Los Angeles Lakers'...

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Recap: Lakers Hold On In Final Minutes To Down Rockets For Second Straight Game

After a lackluster first half, the Los Angeles Lakers turned it up in the second half to pull out a 119-117 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Rockets were forced to play small with Daniel Theis out, which made it…

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Credits Communication For Defensive Performance Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers so far have earned most of their wins during the 2021-22 season by besting teams in shootouts...

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