Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Utah JazzJazz
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Jazz 122-107. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.