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D-Fish Delivers for Lakers in Game 4: Checkmate!
D-Fish Delivers for Lakers in Game 4: Checkmate!
His legacy as a Los Angeles Laker was sealed in just four tenths of a second in San Antonio back in 2004 . His three championship rings already validated his status as an invaluable cog in the clockwork of the Laker dynasty that ushered in the new millennium. Now, Derek Fisher has ...
2009 NBA Finals: Lakers-Magic Game 4 Recap
2009 NBA Finals: Lakers-Magic Game 4 Recap
talkhoops.net — Los Angeles Lakers 99, Orlando Magic 91 This game just felt like niether team really wanted to... win it. The Magic built up a big lead early in the game taking advantage of the Lakers constantly over-playing the pick and roll.  They shot 52% in the first half and had the entire front ... (more) 2009 NBA Finals: Lakers-Magic Game 4 Recap
Superchoke
Superchoke
redsarmy.com — Courtney Lee is off the hook. Dwight Howard is the new goat of this series. Yes, I... know he sucks at free throws. But if Howard makes one of the two freebies with 11 seconds left and Orlando up 3, the Magic win this game. There's no second-guessing Stan Van Gundy for not-fouling the Lakers ... (more) Superchoke
Game 4 Reaction
Game 4 Reaction
thepunsarestartingtoboreme.com — The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. First the thrill of victory. The Magic are... up by 3 with 11 seconds left and Dwight Howard is fouled. Knowing he has been pretty darn good in late game free throw situations I think to myself we only need one. Magic up by at least 4 and we are on ... (more) Game 4 Reaction
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