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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
away
Chemistry Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 14 26 19 84
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 29 25 25 109

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves demolished the Pistons 109-84. The Timberwolves' lockdown unit choked off Pistons' offense. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.