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Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
113
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 25 31 20 102
Utah JazzJazz 31 27 27 28 113

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz downed the Pistons 113-102. Ugly basketball, but the Jazz did just enough. The Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.