Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 32 | 34 | 17 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Timberwolves 115-112. Pistons' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.