Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Pistons 121-97. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.