Fisher's 3s lift Lakers to brink of NBA title

Posted at 06/12/2009 1:16 PM | Updated as of 06/12/2009 1:17 PM

ORLANDO, Florida  - The Los Angeles Lakers used the long-range shooting of Derek Fisher to defeat the Orlando Magic 99-91 in overtime on Thursday and move to the brink of their 15th NBA championship.

Fisher sent the game into overtime with a 25-foot three-pointer with 4.6 seconds left in regulation and then nailed a key 27-foot, three-pointer with 31.3 seconds remaining in the extra session to give the Lakers a 94-91 lead.

Pau Gasol scored the remaining five points in overtime to seal the Lakers' win.

The Lakers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can wrap up their first title since 2002 with a victory in Orlando on Sunday.

 


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