Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Jazz snuck past the Pistons 88-85. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.