Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Pistons fended off the Timberwolves 111-102. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).