Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Timberwolves fended off the Pistons 96-90. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.