With six steals in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals the Utah Jazz got a quick reminder of how Derek Fisher helped catapult them to the 2007 Western Conference Finals. And also why Lakers fans couldn’t be happier to have him back donning the Purple and Gold.
As a member of last years Jazz team Fisher has invaluable knowledge of Jerry Sloan’s system as well as members of the Jazz.
“He knows the next pass, their sequence, and the habits of their players,” said Coach Phil Jackson after Monday’s practice.
One thing Fisher and the Lakers understand is; when it comes time for Tip-Off on Wednesday the Jazz will be ready, not willing to lie down for the One Seed Lakers.
“Being a former teammate of just about every guy on their team, there are not any quitters in that locker room,” said Fisher. “We will have our work cut out for us on Wednesday night and we will have to come ready to play.”
The Lakers face the Jazz in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi’s Wednesday night at STAPLES Center.
