3rd Quarter Report
The Timberwolves are on the road but looking no worse for wear. Sitting on a score of 98-90, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still one more quarter to play.
The Timberwolves came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Detroit Pistons
Current Records: Minnesota 28-11, Detroit 4-36
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
- TV: Bally Sports Detroit Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $14.25
What to Know
The Pistons will be in front of their home fans on Wednesday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The Pistons’ seven-game losing streak finally came to an end on Monday. They came out on top against Washington by a score of 129-117.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead the Pistons to victory, but perhaps none more so than Alec Burks, who went 8 for 12 from beyond the arc en route to 34 points and 2 assists. That’s the first time this season that Burks scored 30 or more points. Jalen Duren was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 19 rebounds.
Meanwhile, winning is just a little bit easier when your shooting is a whole 13.3% better than the opposition, a fact the Timberwolves proved on Sunday. They secured a 109-105 W over Los Angeles. The win made it back-to-back wins for the Timberwolves.
Among those leading the charge was Anthony Edwards, who scored 33 points along with nine rebounds and six assists.
Detroit’s victory ended a 18-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-36. As for Minnesota, they have been performing well recently as they’ve won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 28-11 record this season.
The pair pleased both fans and bettors in their last matchups by winning and covering the spread. Looking ahead, the game looks promising for the Timberwolves, as the team is favored by a full 11.5 points. This contest …
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