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Lakers on the verge of NBA title

Updated on: 14 June,2009 08:35 AM IST  | 
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Derek Fisher's late heroics in Game Four of the National Basketball Association finals helped put the Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of winning their 15th title in franchise history on Friday

Lakers on the verge of NBA title

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (left) and Derek Fisher celebrate after beating Orlando Magic 99-91 in Game Four of the NBA finals on Friday. Lakers now lead the seven-match series 3-1. PIC/AP




With the Lakers taking a 99-91 win and holding a comfortable 3-1 series lead, LA coach Phil Jackson is one win away from surpassing Celtics legend Red Auerbach for the most NBA rings as a head coach. Jackson chose his words carefully when asked about the significance of getting another ring. "Talking about futuristic things kind of throws me for a loop," Jackson said.



"I do know it is a momentous thing.u00a0 We still have a big battle game to win before we can do anything."

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