It's been a season of swings for Derek Fisher and the Lakers, who thanks to their defense, are back on an uptick.

Derek Fisher seems to have a knack for giving the Los Angeles Lakers what they need, when they need it.

For maybe the first time in his second tour of duty with the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher stepped back on Tuesday night and let a teammate invoke some motivational words.

Derek Fisher leads the Lakers onto the floor tonight to take on the Detroit Pistons and as they look for their third win in four games, LA will also be seeking some consistency.

In his second stint as a Los Angeles Laker, Derek Fisher has seen his team endure only one four-game losing streak.

NBA players often remark that the best thing about their sport is the fact that, with a game every few days, losses don't get the chance to linger.

Derek Fisher starts at point guard for the NBA's current dynasty in Los Angeles. But this offseason, he flirted with the idea of joining a group that strives to become one.

Derek Fisher helped the Los Angeles Lakers power through the end of a long road trip this weekend with two big wins on the East Coast.

Championship caliber teams are often tested most, not in a loss, but in how they respond to that loss.

The Lakers got the consistently strong efforts they need from Derek Fisher this weekend as they split a pair of road games in the Eastern Conference.