Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves survived the Pistons 115-112. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.