Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 31 | 22 | 113 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 35 | 28 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Jazz outlasted the Pistons 123-113. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.