The bad news for the Minnesota Timberwolves is that they have lost 11 straight games. The good news is they have a very good opportunity to end that putrid streak on Thursday night in Detroit when they take on the pitiful Pistons, who are on their last leg of a back-to-back-to-back after getting demoralized Wednesday night in Atlanta. At the half, the Timberwolves are well on their way, leading by 18, 49-31.
The Pistons have looked as flat as they did in Wednesday night's 32-point loss. The Timberwolves have forced eight turnovers and have held the Pistons to under 30-percent shooting for the majority of the half while shooting well over 50-percent themselves.
Jose Barea is leading the way, on pace for a triple-double with 11 points, eight assists, and five rebounds.
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