Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves outlasted the Pistons 109-99. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
