The Los Angeles Lakers were decisively beaten by the Detroit Pistons, 87 to 75, in Game 1 of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 6, 2004.

The Los Angeles Lakers were decisively beaten by the Detroit Pistons, 87 to 75, in Game 1 of the 2004 NBA Finals on June 6, 2004.
Pistons
Lakers
FG Made - Attempted
30-65
29-73
Field Goal %
46.2
39.7
3PT Made - Attempted
6-12
3-13
3PT %
50.0
23.1
FT Made - Attempted
21-30
14-18
Free Throw %
70.0
77.8
Rebounds
36
37
Offensive Rebounds
9
13
Defensive Rebounds
27
24
Assists
19
15
Steals
9
8
Blocks
4
4
Turnovers
14
15
Personal Fouls
17
25