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Pistons Cruise Past Shorthanded Timberwolves 109-87
Detroit extends lead atop Eastern Conference with balanced scoring effort.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:06am
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The Detroit Pistons defeated the injury-depleted Minnesota Timberwolves 109-87 on Saturday night. Tobias Harris led a balanced Pistons attack with 18 points, while Jalen Duren added a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Pistons, who have won 9 of their last 11 games, extended their lead atop the Eastern Conference standings. Minnesota was missing several key players, including Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Ayo Dosunmu, and shot just 32% from the field.
Why it matters
The Pistons' victory over the shorthanded Timberwolves solidifies their position as the top team in the Eastern Conference. With the playoffs approaching, Detroit is positioning itself as a formidable contender in the East. Meanwhile, Minnesota's injury woes continue to hamper their ability to compete with the league's elite teams.
The details
The Pistons jumped out to a 33-24 lead after the first quarter, thanks in part to strong performances off the bench from Paul Reed and Caris LeVert. Minnesota was able to cut the deficit to 49-44 at halftime behind a strong second quarter from Donte DiVincenzo, who scored all 10 of the Timberwolves' points during a 10-2 run. However, the Pistons pulled away in the second half, outscoring Minnesota 60-43 over the final two quarters.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Tobias Harris
A forward for the Detroit Pistons who led the team in scoring with 18 points.
Jalen Duren
A center for the Detroit Pistons who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Donte DiVincenzo
A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led the team in scoring with 22 points, including 5 made 3-pointers.
Rudy Gobert
A center for the Minnesota Timberwolves who had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Anthony Edwards
A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who missed his sixth straight game due to right knee inflammation.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to play with this level of intensity and balance if we want to make a deep playoff run.”
— Tobias Harris, Forward, Detroit Pistons
What’s next
The Pistons will look to extend their lead atop the Eastern Conference when they travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, will try to get healthier as they visit the Dallas Mavericks on the same night.
The takeaway
The Pistons' victory over the shorthanded Timberwolves demonstrates their depth and balance as a team, which will be crucial as they aim to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Meanwhile, Minnesota's injury troubles continue to hamper their ability to compete with the league's elite teams.
