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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
133
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 24 30 24 14 126
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 16 36 34 21 133

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Pistons 133-126 in overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.