Monday, March 21, 2011

Lakers clinch Pacific Division with win over the Trailblazers

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 20:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his basket in the last minute on way to an 84-80 win over the  Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center on March 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Derek Fisher(notes) sticks to the background most nights for the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing a few assists and an occasional 3-pointer while his high-profile teammates get all the attention.

Every once in a while, the old D-Fish comes out to remind the Lakers’ potential playoff opponents there’s a world-class closer lurking back there behind Kobe Bryant(notes) and Pau Gasol(notes).

Fisher spearheaded a late comeback with big back-to-back defensive plays to put the Lakers ahead, followed by the clinching jumper with 10 seconds left in Los Angeles’ 12th win in 13 games since the All-Star break, 84-80 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Full Story

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