Nigel Pearson conceded his side needed a result against Millwall but praised his player's reaction following a difficult week after battling to a hard-fought point.
The Bristol City manager headed into the game under increasing pressure following Boxing Day's home defeat to West Brom after a run of three wins in their last 17 matches in all competitions.
City were clearly up for the physical and aerial test from the first whistle and Tommy Conway had the game's first chance when he dragged his effort wide of the right post. It was a first half that lacked quality and the Robins were fortunate to head into the dressing room level when Rob Atkinson superbly deflected Andreas Voglsammer's strike onto the crossbar.
