Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 123 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Timberwolves 123-121. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.