Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Jazz blew the doors off the Pistons 126-81. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. Jazz's outside barrage was a constant threat; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.