Durant scored 24 points as the Pistons defeated the Timberwolves 128-106.

October 15th - The Pistons defeated the Timberwolves 128-106 . Duren contributed 24 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Robinson added 15 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Timberwolves, Edwards scored 20 points and had 3 assists, while Kuminga added 16 points , 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, Duren opened the scoring for the Pistons, while the Timberwolves relied on McDaniels, Gobert, and Edwards for consecutive scores. The Timberwolves played fluidly, gradually building a lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 38-29 . In the second quarter, the Pistons relied on Robinson hitting consecutive three-pointers, while Duren helped the team take the lead with strong attacks under the basket and free throws. The Timberwolves tried to stabilize the situation with Edwards' offense, but the Pistons maintained their offensive firepower. At halftime, the Pistons led 65-58 .

After switching sides, the Pistons relied on Robinson's outside scoring, Cunningham's continuous scoring through drives and shots, and Collins' consecutive baskets. Although the Timberwolves tried to catch up through Edwards' scoring runs, they couldn't effectively curb the Pistons' offensive momentum. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led 97-82 . In the final quarter, the Pistons quickly extended their lead to over 20 points. The Timberwolves attempted to narrow the gap by rotating their lineup, but ultimately couldn't turn the tide. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Timberwolves 128-106 .

Pistons player statistics

Duren 24 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Robinson 15 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Cunningham 14 points , 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Joe 14 points , 2 assists; Collins 11 points, 3 rebounds; Holland II 9 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Reed 7 points, 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Jenkins 6 points , 3 rebounds , 4 assists; O'Connell 6 points , 2 assists; Ukomadou 6 points, 1 rebound

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 20 points , 3 assists; Kuminga 16 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists; McDaniels 12 points, 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Dossem 10 points , 1 rebound; Beirange 10 points, 7 rebounds; Gobert 8 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Clark 6 points , 1 rebound; Shannon 5 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist; Lyles 5 points; Prin 4 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist

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