Winnipeg, MB (Sports Network) - Chase Budinger recorded 21 points as the
Minnesota Timberwolves downed the Detroit Pistons, 95-76, in NBA preseason
action from MTS Centre.
Derrick Williams posted 18 points while Dante Cunningham totaled 12 points
and 14 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who improved to 3-2 in the exhibition
season. Nikola Pekovic added 14 points for the hosts.
Rodney Stuckey led the way with 21 points for the Pistons, who fell to 3-4 in
their preseason course. Greg Monroe and Kyle Singler each contributed 11
points in a losing effort.
Minnesota limited Detroit to 27 percent shooting in the first half and led
52-29 after 24 minutes.
The Pistons pulled within eight thanks to a 16-1 run through the first portion
of the third quarter, but were down 68-53 heading to the fourth. The T-Wolves
kept their foes at bay in the final quarter.
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