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Pistons Dominate Timberwolves in 109-87 Victory

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Saturday, March 28, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · Target Center

Detroit Pistons 109, Minnesota Timberwolves 87, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Detroit Pistons beat Minnesota Timberwolves 109-87 at Target Center on March 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

The Detroit Pistons secured a decisive victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning 109-87 at the Target Center. This game marked the second meeting between the two teams in the current season, with Detroit now leading the series 2-0 after their earlier win on January 5, 2025, where they triumphed 119-105.

Detroit entered the matchup with a strong away record of 54-20, while Minnesota held a home record of 45-29. In their last ten games, the Pistons have been in excellent form, boasting a record of 8-2 and averaging 123.6 points scored while allowing 109.9. Their recent performance included a notable win against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 26, where they won 129-108. Conversely, the Timberwolves have had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 113.5 points scored and 114.8 points allowed. They recently won against the Houston Rockets, edging them out 110-108 on March 26.

At home, the Timberwolves have a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while the Pistons have fared well on the road with a 3-1 record in their last four away games. The Pistons' scoring prowess has been evident, particularly in their last five games where they averaged 120.6 points scored and 108.8 points allowed.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who was out due to an Achilles injury. This absence may have impacted their performance, particularly in a game where they struggled to keep pace with the Pistons.

The betting market reflected the Pistons' strong form, with DraftKings listing them as 2.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 221.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. The Pistons were given -130 moneyline odds, while the Timberwolves were at +110.

The conditions of the game were typical for an indoor NBA matchup, with no significant weather factors affecting play. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill from the Pistons, highlighted by key plays in the fourth quarter, including a 23-foot three-point jumper from Javonte Green and multiple free throws from Jaylen Clark and Joan Beringer.

As the game concluded, the Timberwolves' chances of a comeback dwindled, reflected in their final score of 87, while the Pistons maintained control to finish with 109 points. This victory further solidified the Pistons' position as a formidable opponent in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -2.5	221.5 o -115 / u -105	Detroit Pistons -130 · Minnesota Timberwolves +110

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Injury report

Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsDonte DiVincenzo22Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsMike Conley6Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert12Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsTobias Harris18Detroit Pistons
AssistsJalen Duren5Detroit Pistons
ReboundsJalen Duren13Detroit Pistons

Recent form

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2113.5 scored · 114.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

W110-108vs Houston RocketsMar 26
W102-92at Boston CelticsMar 23
L104-108vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 21
W147-111vs Utah JazzMar 19
W116-104vs Phoenix SunsMar 18
L103-116at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 15
W127-117at Golden State WarriorsMar 14
L128-153at LA ClippersMar 12
L106-120at Los Angeles LakersMar 11
L92-119vs Orlando MagicMar 7

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 8-2Streak W1123.6 scored · 109.9 allowed per game3-1 away

W129-108vs New Orleans PelicansMar 26
L129-130vs Atlanta HawksMar 25
W113-110vs Los Angeles LakersMar 23
W115-101vs Golden State WarriorsMar 20
W117-95at Washington WizardsMar 19
W130-117at Washington WizardsMar 17
L108-119at Toronto RaptorsMar 15
W126-110vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 13
W131-109vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 12
W138-100at Brooklyn NetsMar 10

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Detroit Pistons	Minnesota Timberwolves
Field goals	43-82	27-85
Field goal %	52	32
Three-pointers	10-26	9-43
Three-point %	38	21
Free throws	13-17	24-33
Free throw %	76	73
Rebounds	52	38
Offensive rebounds	10	13
Defensive rebounds	42	25
Assists	28	18
Steals	11	8
Blocks	9	4
Turnovers	19	14
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	11
Fast-break points	21	12
Points in the paint	60	32
Fouls	24	13
Largest lead	24	4
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	91	6

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter71-58Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-59Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter72-59Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter72-60Terrence Shannon Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-60Caris LeVert makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter77-60Ronald Holland II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caris LeVert assists)
4th Quarter77-61Naz Reid makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter77-62Naz Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter79-62Paul Reed makes dunk (Kevin Huerter assists)
4th Quarter79-64Rudy Gobert makes two point shot
4th Quarter81-64Kevin Huerter makes driving layup (Paul Reed assists)
4th Quarter81-67Bones Hyland makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter83-67Jalen Duren makes driving dunk
4th Quarter83-69Jaylen Clark makes 2-foot layup (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter85-69Kevin Huerter makes driving layup (Caris LeVert assists)
4th Quarter86-69Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter87-69Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter87-71Rudy Gobert makes driving layup (Mike Conley assists)
4th Quarter90-71Javonte Green makes 22-foot running jump shot (Jalen Duren assists)
4th Quarter91-71Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-72Donte DiVincenzo makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter91-73Donte DiVincenzo makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter91-76Donte DiVincenzo makes 25-foot running jump shot (Julian Phillips assists)
4th Quarter93-76Daniss Jenkins makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Duren assists)
4th Quarter95-76Jalen Duren makes driving layup (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter97-76Tobias Harris makes running layup
4th Quarter97-78Terrence Shannon Jr. makes driving layup
4th Quarter97-79Terrence Shannon Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter99-79Daniss Jenkins makes driving layup
4th Quarter99-81Joan Beringer makes driving layup
4th Quarter102-81Daniss Jenkins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Duren assists)
4th Quarter104-81Daniss Jenkins makes 10-foot jumper (Jalen Duren assists)
4th Quarter104-82Jaylen Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-83Jaylen Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-83Javonte Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Marcus Sasser assists)
4th Quarter107-84Jaylen Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-85Jaylen Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-86Joan Beringer makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-87Joan Beringer makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-87Chaz Lanier makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Marcus Sasser assists)