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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Lakers News: Ed Davis Suffers Broken Nose In Win Over Nuggets

After sitting out three games to rest, Kobe Bryant recorded a triple-double during the Los Angeles Lakers 111-103 win over the Denver Nuggets. While the victory snapped a losing streak, not all went the Lakers' way as the team nearly…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Tuesday night to take on the Denver Nuggets. Kobe Bryant returned to the lineup Sunday, but the team fell to the Phoenix Suns 116-107. Having lost three in a row, the Lakers…

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VINE: Kobe Bryant Reminds Fan Of His Five Championships

For the third straight game, Kobe Bryant sat out in order to rest his body. Without him in the lineup, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Dallas Mavericks 102-98 Friday night. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try…

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Game Recap: Kobe Sits Again As Late Rally Falls Just Short

After sitting out Tuesday and Thursday, Kobe Bryant rested once again Friday night as the remaining Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks. The last time the two teams met, the Lakers had trouble stopping the potent Maverick offense…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Tuesday night by taking on the Golden State Warriors. After feeling the effects of fatigue, especially coming off of Sunday's loss, Kobe Bryant sat out the game in order to rest. Coming…

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Byron Scott On Nick Young: ‘Too Valuable To Overreact’

After spending three games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night. Unfortunately, the Lakers fell short 104-103 as Kobe Bryant missed the potential game winner. The Lakers were without Nick…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s Bond With Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

In addition to playing at a high level on the court, Kobe Bryant has kept a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers ownership throughout his 19 year career. His fondness isn't just limited to the Buss family as he also…

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Game Recap: Lakers’ Cold First Half Leads To Blowout Loss Against Pacers

After Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan for third place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out their third consecutive win by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-94. The Indiana Pacers came next on the Laker schedule…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Sunday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team came in following an overtime thriller that ended with the Lakers defeating the San Antonio Spurs. All eyes were on Kobe Bryant again…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘Trash Talking Has Become A Lost Art’

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their seventh win of the season with an overtime thriller against the San Antonio Spurs. Most of the pre-game chatter revolved around Kobe Bryant chasing Michael Jordan the NBA’s all-time scoring list and his…

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