Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 25 | 15 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Pistons 100-98. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.