Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 38 | 32 | 33 | 131 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Timberwolves 131-99. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.