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Lakers in trouble after Game 3

By Dr. Jack Ramsay
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, June 10, 2004

I think one of the big differences tonight was the playing level of Karl Malone. I don't think they can win if he can only play at this level, or not play at all. Their backups are not sufficient and I think an injured Malone affects the Lakers' game as a whole. The other key was that the Pistons' guards just dominated the Lakers' guards, outscoring them 50-19. And Detroit's defense, along with the defense of the post players, was dominant throughout the game. The Pistons dominated this game. ...

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