Naz Reid recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 20 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22) to a 106-91 win over the struggling Detroit Pistons (12-61) on Wednesday night.
Despite a slow start, the Timberwolves rallied behind strong performances from Rudy Gobert (11 points, 14 rebounds) and Kyle Anderson (14 points) to secure their 50th win of the season.
The victory propels Minnesota into a second-place tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference standings.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a 32-point outing, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Timberwolves’ stifling defense and balanced scoring attack.
The Timberwolves’ victory marks a significant achievement for the franchise, matching their third-highest win total in their 35-year history.
Despite missing key players due to injuries, including Jaden Ivey with a sore left knee, the Pistons put up a fight but ultimately fell short against a determined Timberwolves squad.
