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Wolves-Pistons game recap

A look at Wednesday's loss to Detroit.

By Chris Hine

January 12, 2023 at 3:34AM
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) drives on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jordan McLaughlin (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bojan Bogdanovic was second in scoring for the Pistons with 27 points, seven more than anyone on the Wolves. (Paul Sancya, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

WOLVES GAME RECAP

Impact player

Saddiq Bey, Detroit

The Wolves struggled mightily defensively and Bey took full advantage with 31 points. The Wolves had no answer for him or anyone on the Pistons.

By the numbers

19 Turnovers for the Wolves.

49% Wolves' three-point shooting, their highest in a loss.

23 Detroit's biggest lead.

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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