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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 36 29 32 25 122
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 36 29 24 119

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Jazz squeaked past the Pistons 122-119. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.