Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 24 | 26 | 35 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 20 | 28 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons demolished the Timberwolves 125-104. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.