"Ryan Seacrest, seated on the front row next to Utah-born star dancer and country singer Julianne Hough, attended Monday's Utah Jazz game.

It might be a good thing for the Jazz that his former "American Idol" co-star didn't tag along. Simon Cowell might've ripped Utah to shreds for its less-than-inspiring performance against a subpar Detroit Pistons team.

It's also too bad one of Hollywood's hottest new couples didn't stick around for the second half when the Jazz salvaged a sluggish showing by edging the Pistons, 102-97 at EnergySolutions Arena.

The Jazz, with six players in double-figure scoring, made staying until the final buzzer worth it for those of the 19,911 fans who gutted this one out.

"I'm glad that (fans) loved it," Jazz guard Raja Bell said. "I don't think any of us were too concerned. We're a team that's been in a lot of tight games this year and we've found ways to do it, so we just kept plugging away."

Especially in crunch time, when the Jazz have so often shined this season.

Bell, with family in attendance from Miami, had the key bucket in the final minute as he nailed a clutch go-ahead 3-pointer with 50.7 seconds left.

"It was huge," said Jazz point guard Deron Williams, who led Utah with 22 points and 10 assists. "It was a big shot, a timely shot that we needed."

The play was intended to be a pick-and-roll for Paul Millsap, who had 15 points and 10 boards, but the power forward set Bell up as the Detroit defense collapsed in on him. Bell's eyes widened as Rip Hamilton wandered away to help."