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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.