Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 80 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 39 | 27 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Pistons 116-80. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.