Timberwolves-Detroit game preview: Home-and-home series starts with lowly Pistons
The Wolves climbed above .500 with Tuesday's victory over Denver. The Pistons, at 12-38, have the second-worst record in the NBA.
February 3, 2022 at 7:05AM
6 p.m., Little Caesars Arena BSN, 830-AM
Wolves update: The NBA All-Star reserves are announced Thursday, with C Karl-Anthony Towns expected to get a berth. He averages 24.4 points and 9.5 rebounds, leading the Wolves in both categories. ... The Wolves moved above .500 with Tuesday's 130-115 victory over Denver at 26-25 and will play Detroit in the next two games. They are 10-5 in the past 15 games and have won five in a row at home. ... F Taurean Prince had 23 points Tuesday as the Wolves bench had a season-high 68 points, surpassing 50 for the third consecutive game. ... G D'Angelo Russell (shin) and F Josh Okogie (quad) are questionable.
Pistons update: At 12-38, Detroit has the second-worst record in the NBA under former Wolves coach Dwane Casey. The Pistons are second to last in points per game (102.3) and has the league's worst net rating. ... G Cade Cunningham, the top pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of Oklahoma State, left Tuesday's 111-101 loss to New Orleans because of a hip pointer. Detroit blew a 15-point second-half lead in the game. ... G Jerami Grant was playing his first game after being sidelined for seven weeks because of thumb surgery. He leads the team at 20.0 points per game, while Cunningham averages 15.8.
The Timberwolves’ bench depth hasn’t been tested this year, but their bench quality has been a huge asset. It was on display once again in a comfortable win over Charlotte on Monday.
