Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 14 | 22 | 14 | 31 | 81 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 19 | 17 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Jazz 99-81. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.