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Derek Fisher’s big finish leads to Game 3 win for Lakers

June 8, 2010

In tonight’s 91-84 victory over the Celtics, the Lakers wouldn’t have won the game without Derek Fisher’s surprising fourth-quarter performance.

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Breaking down the NBA Finals matchups

June 3, 2010

The NBA is a league where matchups, and how teams choose to exploit them, frequently determines the outcomes of a game. This year’s NBA Finals are saturated with compelling matchups between familiar foes. We break it down for you position by position, and let you know who has the edge and who will need help.

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Western Conference Finals: Lakers vs. Suns

May 16, 2010

The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns matchup in the Western Conference Finals has the makings of a highly entertaining series, given the starpower and storylines involved.

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Nightly Noise: Corey Brewer has liftoff

December 11, 2009

Corey Brewer, if this was the defining moment of your career, I wouldn’t be mad at you. In one fell swoop, Derek Fisher gets posterized and gets a view of the court from the originators of poster creation – the cameramen. It’s all about perspective…

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Kobe Bryant leaves his mark in history

June 15, 2009

His first ring without Shaquille O’Neal. Bryant can finally shed that can’t-win-without-Diesel reputation
“It was like Chinese water torture,” he said. “I would cringe every time. I was just like, it’s a challenge I’m just going to have to accept because there’s no way I’m going to argue it. You can say it until you’re blue [...]

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Derek Fisher shoots the Lakers past Orlando for a 3-1 lead

June 12, 2009

Well at least I got half of my prediction correct in my previous post. The Lakers did win, but they needed a few breaks and a miraculous shot by Derek Fisher.
Fisher’s gorgeous jump shot over Jameer Nelson with 4.6 seconds left tied the game at 87 apiece and eventually sent the game into overtime.
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Point taken: Rafer Alston leads Magic to Game 3 win

June 9, 2009

After two deservedly criticized games for the Orlando Magic backcourt, the Magic finally got a much-needed boost. That boost came in the form of Rafer Alston, who scored 20 points on a highly efficient 8 for 12 from the field. More importantly, it was the way Alston scored his points that had an impact on [...]

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NBA Finals Preview

June 3, 2009

If yesterday’s post about regular-season series records is any indication, the Lakers may be in trouble in this NBA Finals matchup against the Magic. The Magic swept the regular season series between the two despite some remarkable stat lines by Kobe Bryant. The Magic toughed out a tight game in Orlando despite Kobe’s 41-point 8 [...]

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