The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a thrilling 123-104 comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons, fueled by a second-quarter eruption that left seven players ejected from both teams. The raucous crowd at Target Center played a significant role in shifting momentum towards the Wolves.
A brawl broke out after Naz Reid was fouled driving to the hoop, resulting in Ron Holland II, Donte DiVincenzo, and several others being ejected. However, this chaotic moment sparked a complete turnaround for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards exploded for 20 of his 25 points in the third quarter, while Julius Randle added 10 of his 26 points in the same frame.
Rudy Gobert led the charge from the start, recording 19 points and 25 rebounds, while Mike Conley contributed 17 points. The Pistons were missing leading scorer Cade Cunningham due to a calf injury, but former Wolves player Malik Beasley made up for it with a game-high 27 points.
The Timberwolves will look to maintain their momentum when they face the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at 9 p.m. CT.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-news/fight-fuels-timberwolves-to-comeback-victory-over-pistons