Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
80
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 106-80. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.