The Detroit Pistons secured a hard-fought 113-108 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, in a game where both teams were missing their star players, Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham.
Jalen Duran led the Pistons with a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Daniss Jenkins added 26 points and 8 assists. Ausar Thompson contributed a well-rounded stat line of 7 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, and strong defense.
Detroit has been on a hot streak, winning eight of their last ten games and maintaining their lead in the Eastern Conference. The game was tight throughout, with Minnesota holding a slim lead entering the fourth quarter. However, a decisive 20-5 run by the Pistons, capped by a Duncan Robinson three-pointer, gave them control of the game late.
Julius Randle led all scorers with 27 points for the Timberwolves. The loss dropped Minnesota to 46-30 as they battle for playoff positioning in the West. A potential concern for Detroit is an injury to Tobias Harris, who left the game with a knee contusion.