In a game that went straight down to the line, the Jazz squeaked on by with a 110-105 victory in one of the closest games for the Jazz so far this season. Ricky Rubio sealed the deal in the final possessions with four consecutive free throws made to end the game.
It was clear that the Jazz were on the back end of a back-to-back, after a very dry 13-point first quarter. The Jazz were battling fatigue and dug a hole, consequently facing an uphill battle for the remainder of the game. But once Utah got a feel for Detroit, they went ahead to outscore their opponent in each of the three following quarters.