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Fisher's Heroics Lift Lakers to Brink Of Title

Jun. 12, 2009
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - 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.
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ORLANDO, Fla., June 12 (UPI) -- Derek Fisher saved the game in regulation and hit the decisive shot in overtime Thursday, lifting the Los Angels Lakers to a 99-91 win over Orlando.
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NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) -- The NBA suspended Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher and Orlando Magic guard Rafer Alston for one game Thursday for actions in their separate playoff series.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch