Los Angeles Lakers: A look back at the 2009 NBA Finals

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after defeating the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Lakers won 99-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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The Derek Fisher game

In Game 4 veteran Derek Fisher was mired in a terrible slump. After hitting 3-4 from the three-point arc at home, Fisher started off 1-10 in Orlando. After going 1-5 in game three, Fisher started game four by missing his first five three-point shots.

The Lakers found themselves down three points after two missed crucial free throws by Dwight Howard with 10 seconds left on the clock. With Kobe Bryant double-teamed, Trevor Ariza found Derek Fisher. He never hesitated, dribbled up to the three-point line and drilled the game-tying shot to send the game to overtime.

In overtime, after trading baskets, the Lakers had the ball with 31 seconds and the game tied when again Fisher came up huge again. This time Kobe Bryant found him open on the arc as Fisher hit the go-ahead basket. The Lakers never trailed again and built a 3-1 series thanks to the heroics of Fisher.

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