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Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 32 34 22 110
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 25 28 29 112

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Timberwolves 112-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.