Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 29 | 32 | 37 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Timberwolves demolished the Pistons 126-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.