Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 101 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 19 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz pulled away from the Pistons 111-101. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · 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.