Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Pistons 117-116. Timberwolves torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.