Detroit Pistons 109, Minnesota Timberwolves 87
NBA · 2026-03-28 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 109–87 on 2026-03-28 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:40 swung win probability 46% → 13%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 33 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 109 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 24 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:40 swung win probability 46% → 13%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q1 24-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 9:40 (win probability 46% → 13% for the home side).
- Shot 37.1% eFG vs a 55.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 10–0 | Q2 9:40 | 46% → 13% |