Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 20 | 21 | 32 | 94 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Pistons 118-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.