Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves upended the Pistons 101-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.