In game four, the Lakers looked horrible in the first quarter with their big men in foul trouble, trailing by 12 points.
Starting the third quarter on a mission to get back into the game with shots being knocked down by Trevor Ariza (personal favorite player), Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom.
The Lakers steamed back to take the lead late in the third and make it a game again.
Early in the game, friends and family were blowing up my phone telling me they have given up on the game and thinking the Lakers will lose the game.
I consistently tell them, "Chill out! They are coming back, don't trip!"
Finally, the Lakers not letting me down come back and be themselves again.
The game was going back and forth in the fourth quarter as it came down to the close minute, Orlando is holding on to a five point lead, leading LA 87-82.
It looked like they had the Lakers frustrated with what looked like a broken play, Kobe took it in and found Pau Gasol running in and made a sweet pass and gives Pau a easy dunk to bring LA within three.
Lakers looking for anything for a stop, comes up with two missed free throws from Dwight Howard.
LA set up their last shot to force overtime, as they took the ball out from the back court.
Ariza passed into Bryant, who drew two defenders then passed it back to Ariza, who then passed it out to a open Fisher, who then had a hustling Jameer Nelson on his heels, then when Fisher had the right amount of space between him and Nelson, Fisher pulled up and splashed a three!
Tying up the game at 87, Orlando couldn't win it and the game goes into overtime.
LA, who was criticized for being inconsistent in the Houston and Denver series' told reporters that those situations will come back and help them when they we're in the finals.
Those words came true as they handled the pressure and played smart, as the Magic struggled and couldn't fix their mistakes.
Lakers take care of their business in overtime, proving that their experience was a benefit and made Orlando pay for their silly defensive mistakes and missed free throws.
Up 3-1, Lakers are not celebrating but some fans who are convinced it's over already, look to end it as early as Sunday night, saying that they know Orlando will be doing everything to not lose on their home floor.
I really think it can go either way, game five is 50/50. Anyone can win that game.
All I have to say is that I enjoyed the wonderful season that I have rode with the Laker team. Watching every single game since the first preseason game, all the way up to this point. The ups and downs, the team that broke the Celtics' 18-game winning streak and 12-game winning streak and handing Cleveland their first home loss.
Kobe dropping 62 points in New York, Gasol and Bryant representing the Lakers in the All-star game, watching Bynum go down with another injury and making his way back to the team healthy.
With Ariza becoming a legitimate three point shooter, so many things that happen this season and for it all to end with a champion is just the icing on the cake.
God, I love these Lakers! Go Lakers!
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