Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 32 | 24 | 23 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Jazz 128-105. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.