Derek Fisher 0.4 Shot

The 0.4 shot

One of Fisher's finest playoff moments came in Game 5 (May 13, 2004) of the 2004 Western Conference semi-finals between the Lakers and the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. The series was tied 2-2, and Game 5 was a closely contested affair. With 11 seconds remaining, Kobe Bryant hit a jump shot to put the Lakers up 72-71. Tim Duncan then made an 18-foot shot in double coverage despite falling away from the basket to give the Spurs a 73-72 lead with 0.4 seconds on the clock.

To devise strategies, three consecutive time-outs were called: the first by the Lakers, the second by San Antonio to set up the defense, and the last by the Lakers to re-set up the offense. When the game resumed, Gary Payton inbounded the ball to Fisher, who managed to catch, turn, and shoot the game-winning basket all in 0.4 seconds. Fisher sprinted off the court, as he later admitted he was uncertain he beat the buzzer and wanted to exit before the play could be reviewed. The Spurs immediately filed a dispute regarding the shot and after reviewing video footage of the play, the referees concluded that the ball had indeed left Fisher's hands before the clock expired. The "0.4" shot counted and the Lakers won.

The Lakers went on to close out the Spurs in Game 6. They proceeded to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves to clinch the Western Conference championship, but were upset in the NBA Finals by the Detroit Pistons 4 games to 1.

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[calvinjohnsonisGOD]

is that doc rivers commentating?

[sportssquaredtv]

@calvinjohnsonisGOD Yeah, that was his year as a commentator....He was commentating with Al Michaels. :)

[gryphus001]

imagine if this was a game 7 of nba finals

[MrProtuber]

Horry is a whore

[corremember]

@antonjeff but these are PRO basketball players how is there no way?

[SmooveDoctor]

@antonjeff You sir, are an idiot.

Also, I wish you would have shown the shot before this.

[antonjeff]

FRAUD!!! there's no way you can catch, turn around then shoot with 0.4 of a second.

[Celtics258]

I remember when amare stoudmaire tried to do this when paul pierce made it with .4 seconds left. Go celtics!

[haysan32]

@gryphus001 dat would b crazy