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An Unlikely Hero
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the last 10 NBA Finals where the first two games were split, the team
to win Game 3 is 10-0. If that stat holds serve then the Los Angeles
Lakers just won the NBA Finals.
In the face of much adversity, the Lakers rebounded to win Game 3 of
the NBA Finals 91-84. Boston trailed by as many as 17, but cut the lead
to 82-80 with 2:16 remaining in the 4th quarter. Typically, when the
Lakers make a 4th quarter stand it’s because Kobe Bryant is nailing
shots with hands in his face. On this night, he made only one field
goal in the 4th quarter and shot well below 50% for the game. Derek
Fisher shot 5 for 7 in the 4th quarter and scored 11 points, saving the
Lakers. Prior to the 4th quarter Fisher had only scored 5 points.
 Obviously
the players didn’t feel the pressure, but after Game 2 there were
whispers that Boston would dominate the series now that they’ve stolen
home court. All that pressure that was on the Lakers is now on Boston
who has not only lost home court, but needs a win in Game 4 to avoid
going down 3-1 with 2 road games pending.
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