<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Four days after going splat in Indiana, and still not walking without a wince, Derek Fisher finally was up to talking Wednesday. As he spoke, Fisher made it abundantly clear he has no doubts about being ready for the Jazz's Nov. 1 regular-season opener against the Houston Rockets. "None whatsoever," said Fisher, who badly bruised his pelvis after crashing hard to the floor of Conseco Fieldhouse in the opening quarter of Utah's preseason win over the Pacers last Saturday night. Just a few days prior to Wednesday, however, Fisher would not have been nearly so certain about his return. "The first 24 to 36 hours were really tough, and it was hard to be positive," he said. "But the last couple days have been a lot better, and I've improved greatly every day, so I'm looking forward to getting back out there as soon as possible." Also hoping to see him soon are the Jazz, who before he went down were trying to decide just how Fisher ? acquired in an offseason trade with Golden State ? will fit into their regular rotation, whether it's backing up Deron Williams at the point or starting next to Williams at shooting guard. "With this being a new situation for me, and me continuing to learn what I'm doing and still adjusting to just being able to go out there and play without thinking ... that adds to the frustration of not being out there right now," Fisher said. "But there's not much I can do about that. "The goal is to be ready to start the season, obviously, but ... my body will tell me what I can and can't do. But I'd like to be out there as soon as I possibly can."</div> <div align="center">Source</div>
