Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 31 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Timberwolves 117-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.