David Dunn's 77th minute equaliser at the JJB Stadium extended Blues' unbeaten run to three games but Bruce was a little disappointed not to have left Wigan with maximum points.
"We are a bit disappointed because I thought they were there for the taking," the Blues boss said after the 1-1 draw.
"We had enough chances to have nicked it, but a point away from home is a good result by anyone's standard and with five games left it's given us a real chance.
"It's been a huge past seven days. After what happened against Liverpool and Manchester United they've rolled their sleeves up and got some pride back."