Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Jazz 127-92. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.