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Towns scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Pistons 118-105

Towns scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Pistons 118-105

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves got a big boost from their bench in a 118-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

D’Angelo Russell returned with 22 points and eight assists after missing four games because of a left shin contusion, and Michael Beasley had 20 points off the bench.

Minnesota’s preferred starting lineup was back together for the first time in seven games with Russell’s return. But it was the work of the second unit that helped the Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start to the matinee affair. Minnesota won its fourth straight.

“It’s a good test of our maturity right now,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said, crediting the way Detroit played. “They compete, they’re physical, do a lot of things that can bother you. Every time we had a chance to stretch the lead, I thought we kind of got a little bit sloppy. Attention to detail wasn’t where it probably needed to be and those are…

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