Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 22 | 32 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Timberwolves 106-87. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.