The Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons will face off in a pivotal NBA showdown on Wednesday night. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot, and this game could go a long way in determining who ultimately makes it to the postseason
The Timberwolves have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season. After finishing with the league’s worst record last year, they are now 31-27 and in the hunt for a playoff spot. They have been led by the play of Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging 24.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
The Timberwolves have also gotten solid contributions from D’Angelo Russell, Anthony Edwards, and Jarred Vanderbilt.
The Pistons have also been a surprise team this season. They were expected to be one of the worst teams in the league, but they are now 20-38 and in the hunt for a play-in spot. They have been led by the play of Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
The Pistons have also gotten solid contributions from Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, and Jerami Grant.
The Timberwolves and Pistons are both playing for something in this game. The Timberwolves are trying to stay in the playoff hunt, while the Pistons are trying to keep their play-in hopes alive.
The Timberwolves will have the home-court advantage, but the Pistons have played well on the road this season.
The game is expected to be close, and it could go either way.
