Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 38 | 36 | 21 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Pistons 117-102. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.