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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 26 19 27 95
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 36 25 27 31 119

After Action Report

The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Pistons 119-95. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.