The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in effective field goal % (55.7%), and the Pistons have the best opponent eFG% (48.7%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 53.3%, so the Timberwolves are 2.5 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
The Timberwolves (6-3) are 8th in the West; the Pistons (6-2) are 3rd in the East.
Away record: Timberwolves 3-2. Home record: Pistons 2-1. Streaks: Timberwolves W2, Pistons L1.
The Pistons rank 14th in the NBA in offensive rating (111.6), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). A tough test for the offense.
League average is 110.8, so the Pistons are 0.9 above it. Cade Cunningham leads them with 24.0 points a game on 58.5% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, DET 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINDETMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Detroit PistonsLast 5: average margin +7.4 (season +9.4). Streak L1.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Detroit Pistons| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade CunninghamG-F | 24.0 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 58.5 |
| Duncan RobinsonF | 19.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 69.7 |
| Jalen DurenC | 13.0 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 64.7 |
| Paul ReedF | 12.8 | 6.8 | 2.4 | 63.3 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.