Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 36 | 29 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves snuck past the Pistons 119-118. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.