It's Half-Time in Tinsel and Meat and Potatoes Detroit leads the Hollywood "Lakers" 65-70.

Detroit shot 68% in the half. LA-LA not too shabby at 53%, but that's an Imperial Valley size chasm.. The "Pistons" are outworking LA-LA, bullying them in the paint, 46-22, out-running them on the fast break 19-4, forcing them into turnovers that have gifted the leaders 20 points to 11; in short, doing the things that win basketball games. A pathetic first half of effort for the glamour franchise in the Association.