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 Make Lineup Change, Get Routed By Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Friday night to take on the San Antonio Spurs. Coming into the game, the Lakers looked to end a losing streak which grew to six after losing Wednesday night to the New…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their road trip Tuesday by facing the New Orleans Pelicans. Kobe Bryant returned to the lineup after missing the last two games. Also coming back was Ronnie Price who started at point guard for the…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Considering Another Lineup Change

After the Los Angeles Lakers began the season going 5-15, head coach Byron Scott took Jeremy Lin and Carlos Boozer out of the starting lineup and inserted Ronnie Price and Ed Davis instead. One of the main reasons for the…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Utah Jazz NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers had no time to rest after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night as they traveled to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz Friday. Kobe Bryant rested the second game of the back to…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Thursday night to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Kobe Bryant starting for the Lakers and LeBron James making his return to the Cavaliers Tuesday night, the two superstars faced each other…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Orlando Magic NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Friday night to take on the Orlando Magic. After playing 28 minutes in Wednesday's loss, Kobe Bryant was ruled out against the Magic just before tip-off as the Lakers continued to be…

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Byron Scott: Lakers ‘Were Soft’ In Blowout Loss To Clippers

Coming into Wednesday's game, there was reason to believe the Los Angeles Lakers have been improving and playing better after having their last three games go down to the final seconds. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Bleed Purple…

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Game Recap: Lakers Blown Out By Crosstown Foes, Lose By 25

The Los Angeles Lakers returned from their close loss Tuesday to take on their crosstown foes, the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the first meeting between the two teams since their Halloween matchup where the Lakers fell just short. Despite…

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Game Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Lose Late Lead, Fall To Trail Blazers

After coming from behind to defeat the Indiana Pacers Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers had little to rest for their Monday showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers. The hero of Sunday's game, Kobe Bryant, stayed in Los Angeles to…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fight To End, Fall Just Short To Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers began their 2015 by hosting the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night. It was the third time the two team faced each other this season with the Lakers falling to the Grizzlies in the previous two meetings. Ed…

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