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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Kobe On Wes Johnson’s Missed Free Throws: ‘Good For Him’

During Tuesday night's game, Kobe Bryant hit three clutch shots and gave the Lakers a late lead. The shots added to Bryant's long resume of game-winning performances, but a pair of missed free throws by Wesley Johnson allowed the Suns…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Hits Three Clutch Shots In Final Minutes

The Los Angeles Lakers fought their way back again in a preseason game Tuesday night and found themselves in a close match with the Phoenix Suns. With the score close in the final minutes, Kobe Bryant took control just as…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Tuesday night for a preseason bout with the Phoenix Suns. The team is coming off a win Sunday night from which they came back from 22 down to take down the Utah…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Applauds Julius Randle’s Effort

After dropping three preseason games in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers found a way to win Sunday night. The team rode an impressive second half effort to end up victorious, 98-91. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Utah Jazz NBA Highlights

After facing each other Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz met again Sunday for a preseason bout. Another lackluster performance ended with Utah coming out victorious in the first meeting causing the team's record to fall to…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Believes Julius Randle Could Play Harder

Following last year's disappointing 27-55 finish, the Los Angeles Lakers were granted the seventh pick and given the chance to rebuild with a promising young talent. The team ended up drafting Kentucky's Julius Randle with hopes he would help the…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Utah Jazz NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action Thursday night for a preseason bout with the Utah Jazz. In their last two games, the Lakers were blown out by the Golden State Warriors and gladly welcomed the Jazz to the…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their preseason by taking on the Golden State Warriors. The two teams met Thursday with the Warriors earning the win 120-105. With the loss, the Lakers preseason record fell to 1-1 while the Warriors improved…

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Kobe Bryant On First Game Back: ‘I Could Do Anything I Wanted’

The Los Angeles Lakers began their preseason with a 98-95 win over the Denver Nuggets Monday night. The game marked the first time Kobe Bryant stepped on the court since fracturing his left knee facing the Memphis Grizzlies December 17.…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers began their 2014-15 campaign Monday night with a preseason matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Byron Scott made his debut as head coach for the Lakers and sent out Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Wesley Johnson, Carlos Boozer…

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