Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Timberwolves 111-98. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.