⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves got 8 points ahead of the pace we expected in the fourth quarter.
Where it moved
▲ MIN better than we expected
-5Q119-23
+10Q231-24
+1Q326-23
+2Q433-29
▼ DET better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 10 points better than our numbers for the Timberwolves.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Pistons did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, 22 free throws to their 36
Key battles
6Fast break points17
11Blocks5
18Free throws made31
18Points off turnovers11
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Timberwolves
Good plays
- Steal
Corey Brewer stole it from Greg Monroe
Q4 2:24 · MIN 99-91 DET
Bad plays
- Turnover
Luke Ridnour turnover
Q4 2:33 · MIN 99-91 DET
Pistons
Good plays
No play that swung it their way.
Bad plays
- Turnover
Greg Monroe lost ball
Q4 2:24 · MIN 99-91 DET
📊The numbers
| MIN | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Shooting from the field | 39% |
| 7 | Threes made | 4 |
| 44% | Three-point accuracy | 33% |
| 18 | Free throws made | 31 |
| 49 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 13 | Offensive rebounds | 14 |
| 21 | Assists | 20 |
| 36 | Points in the paint | 26 |
| 6 | Fast break points | 17 |
| 18 | Points off turnovers | 11 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 7 | Steals | 6 |
| 11 | Blocks | 5 |
