2010 NBA Finals: Lakers Need Defensive Pressure in Order To Force Game Seven

Kobe Bryant knew what he was talking about when he told reporters, "We've regressed since Game 1. Our defence belongs on milk cartons in the last two games." In the Lakers past two games of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, they've lost two close games, with a 6 point loss on Sunday and a 7 point loss on Friday.

Thursday night, with the Lakers home at the Staples Center and facing their second Finals loss to the Celtics in 3 seasons, the team needs a huge game in order to force a Game 7 Thursday night at the Staples Center.

Derek Fisher, a clutch player in pressure situations, is confident the Lakers will be able to turn things around tonight in Game 6.

"We're excited about this opportunity." said Fisher, "we knew it wasn't gonna be easy and it ha...

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