Tobias Harris sparks Pistons past Timberwolves

Detroit won for the sixth time in seven games as Minnesota continues to play without star Anthony Edwards

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:05am

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Tobias Harris scored 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting, and the Detroit Pistons pulled away for a 109-87 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday afternoon. Ronald Holland II and Daniss Jenkins chipped in 13 points apiece for Detroit, which won for the sixth time in its past seven games. Donte DiVincenzo led Minnesota with 22 points and made five shots from beyond the arc.

Why it matters

This game was an important matchup between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the NBA's Western Conference. The Pistons' win helps them maintain their position as one of the top teams in the East, while the Timberwolves' loss is a setback as they continue to play without their star player Anthony Edwards.

The details

The Pistons outscored the Timberwolves 60-43 in the second half to seal the victory. Detroit opened the second half on a 7-1 run to go ahead by double digits, and they increased their lead to as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter. The Timberwolves trailed by double digits for the duration of the final period.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Tobias Harris

A forward for the Detroit Pistons who scored a team-high 18 points in the win.

Donte DiVincenzo

A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led his team with 22 points and made 5 three-pointers.

Anthony Edwards

The star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who missed the game due to inflammation in his right knee.

Cade Cunningham

The star player for the Detroit Pistons who missed the game as he recovers from a collapsed lung.

Jaden McDaniels

A player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who missed the game due to a knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“We played a great second half and were able to pull away. Tobias really set the tone for us with his scoring and energy.”

— Dwane Casey, Head Coach, Detroit Pistons

“We just couldn't get anything going offensively in the second half. Hats off to Detroit, they really took it to us.”

— Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves

What’s next

The Pistons will look to continue their strong play as they fight for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves will hope to get healthier and find their rhythm again as they try to secure a high seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the depth and balance of the Pistons, who were able to pull away in the second half despite missing their star player Cade Cunningham. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, continue to struggle without Anthony Edwards and will need to get healthier if they want to make a deep playoff run.