After nearly a week of waiting, and in some ways, almost a year, the NBA Finals -- finally -- begin tonight.

The light at the end of the tunnel is now in sight.

The seesaw battle that is the 2009 Western Conference Finals continued to teeter-totter on Wednesday night.

Winning an NBA title is about perserverance. Over the weekend, Derek and the Los Angeles Lakers showed that, taking one of two games in Denver to regain home court advantage.

The ball was in the hands of Derek Fisher at the end of the game on Thursday night, but a tough look, little time and a big hand in his face were too much to overcome.

Derek Fisher returned to playoff form in stunning fashion Tuesday night, hitting one timely bomb after another on the way to a hard-fought 105-103 victory in the opener of the Western Conference Fi

Eight down, eight to go, for Derek Fisher and the Los Angeles Lakers.

After a determined response from the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Derek and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves playing in a winner-take-all contest that will

Every time there seems to be a question about their drive, their work, or their commitment, Derek and the Lakers put their best foot forward.

After watching -- and tweeting -- the Lakers Game 3 win in Houston on Friday, Derek returned from his one game suspension on Sunday in Houston.