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Derek Fisher finds the words and Lakers find way to win

May. 24, 2009
Veteran guard's well-timed sideline speech pushes Lakers past Nuggets in key Game 3. He had swiveled on defense, bricked on offense, the aging point guard scuffling through a long night in this longest of springs.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa