Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 34 | 26 | 23 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Pistons 105-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.