Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 94 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 17 | 24 | 34 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Pistons 103-94. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.