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Irish Luck Runs Out In Los Angeles

Celtics Subdued By Lakers

LOS ANGELES, 11:40 p.m. PST March 13, 2001 -- Derek Fisher, playing his first game of the season, had career-highs of 26 points and six steals along with eight assists Tuesday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 112-107.

Fisher scored seven straight Los Angeles points, capped by a jumper with 3:32 remaining that snapped a 98-all tie, and the Lakers led the rest of the way.

The Celtics weren't closer than three points after that.

Fisher, sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot Sept. 20, also had five rebounds while playing 37 minutes.

He scored 12 points in the final period, capped by a pair of game-clinching free throws with 10.9 seconds left.

Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and Rick Fox had 21 points for the Lakers, who won for the ninth time in 12 games despite the absence of Kobe Bryant, who missed his second straight game because of a viral infection.

Horace Grant added 16 points, and Brian Shaw had eight points, 12 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out with 10:03 remaining.

The Celtics lost their sixth straight road game and ninth in 12 games overall despite Paul Pierce's 42 points, equaling his career high.

Antoine Walker had 23 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists for Boston.

O'Neal, Mark Madsen and Fisher made two free throws each in the final minute to keep the Lakers safely ahead.

A three-point play by Eric Williams, who scored 14 points, capped a 13-5 Boston run to start the second half, putting the Celtics on top 67-54.

Then, with Fisher, Fox and O'Neal leading the way, they outscored the Celtics 26-11 to finish the third period for an 80-78 lead.

Fisher was inserted into the starting lineup and helped the Lakers get off to a fast start.

When he came out for the first time after playing 7 1/2 minutes, he had four points and three steals and the Lakers led 21-10.

The Celtics then went on a 19-4 run to finish the first quarter and start the second for a 29-25 lead.

Fisher returned and played the final 8:40 of the first half, which endedwith the Celtics on top 54-49.

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