Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 20 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves snuck past the Pistons 111-108. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.