Timberwolves and Pistons Set for Motown Showdown
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night.

The Timberwolves (21-47) are wrapping up a lost season overall, but they're actually doing it with some momentum. Minnesota checks into Tuesday's contest having won five of its last eight games, with its most recent time on the court resulting in a 128-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell co-led the Timberwolves with 27 points, with Towns adding nine rebounds and Russell dishing out eight assists. Ricky Rubio offered 18 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal. Anthony Edwards supplied a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double that also included five assists and one block.

The Timberwolves will list Juancho Hernangomez (quadriceps) as questionable for Tuesday's game. Malik Beasley (hamstring) will remain out.

The Pistons (20-49) have also endured a difficult campaign, and they'll check into Tuesday's contest with six losses over the last seven games. Their most recent stumble occurred Sunday night, when they fell to the Chicago Bulls by a 108-96 score. Killian Hayes led the Pistons with 21 points, adding eight assists and seven rebounds. Saddiq Bey supplied 20 points, seven rebounds and one assist. Isaiah Stewart totaled 19 points, seven boards, three assists and two blocks. Saben Lee delivered 13 points, seven assists, one rebound and two steals. Tyler Cook finished with 12 points, six rebounds and one assist.

The Pistons will list Josh Jackson (mouth) and Frank Jackson (ankle) as questionable for Tuesday's contest. Cory Joseph (ankle), Dennis Smith (knee), Wayne Ellington (calf), Hamidou Diallo (COVID-19 protocols), Rodney McGruder (elbow), Mason Plumlee (rest) and Grant (knee) will all be out.

Tuesday's game marks the second and final meeting between the teams this season. The Timberwolves hold a 1-0 series lead, having notched a 111-101 win Dec. 23.
Posted on: 5/10/2021 9:52 PM