Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Pistons 116-112. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.