Wizards103
Bulls99
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Heat109
Pacers102
Bucks110
Hawks110
Rockets120
Grizzlies110
Jazz105
Nuggets114Minnesota Timberwolves @ Detroit Pistons: Apr 2, 2026
Timberwolves vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on April 2, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 31 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 108 |
| Pistons | 30 | 24 | 25 | 34 | 113 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 27 PTS Julius Randle
- 7 REB Rudy Gobert
- 6 AST Julius Randle
Pistons
- 26 PTS Daniss Jenkins
- 14 REB Jalen Duren
- 9 AST Ausar Thompson
Timberwolves vs Pistons Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-7 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Julius Randle FC | 34 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-15 | 2-5 | 7-10 | +2 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 27 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -10 |
| Mike Conley G | 22 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 4-7 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 32 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7-15 | 2-7 | 3-3 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kyle Anderson F | 25 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Bones Hyland G | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-12 | 0-6 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Naz Reid CF | 30 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6-16 | 4-9 | 3-4 | +5 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +3 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson GF | 31 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +15 |
| Jalen Duren C | 35 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8-15 | 0-0 | 6-10 | +6 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 36 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9-19 | 2-2 | 6-7 | +13 |
| Tobias Harris F | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 28 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Marcus Sasser G | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Paul Reed F | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Ron Holland F | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Caris LeVert G | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-2 | -11 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 21 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-3 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Javonte Green GF | 26 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 2-5 | 2-2 | +3 |
Timberwolves vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons beat the Timberwolves with a 34-point fourth quarter after trailing by 1 entering it. Detroit moved to 56-21, while Minnesota fell to 46-30.
The game stayed close for three quarters. It was tied 54-54 at halftime, and Minnesota led 80-79 after three. The fourth quarter went 34-28 to Detroit. The Pistons also won the boards, 48 to 40, and made 29 assists to Minnesota's 22.
Daniss Jenkins led Detroit with 26 points, while Julius Randle scored 27 for Minnesota and added 6 assists. Jalen Duren pulled down 14 rebounds for the Pistons, and Ausar Thompson passed for 9 assists. Detroit shot 41 of 86 from the field. Minnesota hit 38 of 86 and went 13 of 42 from three.
The number to know: 12 turnovers for Detroit against 14 for Minnesota, a gap that helped the Pistons make the most of their shots down the stretch.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 38-86 | Field Goals | 41-86 |
| 44.2% | FG % | 47.7% |
| 13-42 | 3-Pointers | 10-23 |
| 31.0% | 3P % | 43.5% |
| 19-25 | Free Throws | 21-29 |
| 76.0% | FT % | 72.4% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 22 | Assists | 29 |
| 8 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 7 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 20 | Fouls | 19 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 51.7% | 12.6% | 11.4% | 0.221 |
 Pistons | 53.5% | 10.8% | 20.5% | 0.244 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Timberwolves vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, April 2, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Timberwolves vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Timberwolves last 5
- W @ Mavericks 124-94 Mar 30, 2026
- L vs Pistons 87-109 Mar 28, 2026
- W vs Rockets 110-108 Mar 25, 2026
- W @ Celtics 102-92 Mar 22, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 104-108 Mar 20, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W vs Raptors 127-116 Mar 31, 2026
- L @ Thunder 110-114 Mar 30, 2026
- W @ Timberwolves 109-87 Mar 28, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 129-108 Mar 26, 2026
- L vs Hawks 129-130 Mar 25, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 28, 2026 Pistons @ Timberwolves 109-87
More NBA Games on Apr 2, 2026
- Final
Phoenix Suns1-2107
Charlotte Hornets3-1127Top: Green 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-096
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0139Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1118
Golden State Warriors1-3111Top: Mitchell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3106
Portland Trail Blazers2-0118Top: Holiday 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2118
Los Angeles Clippers1-299Top: Leonard 24 PTSBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves host the Warriors Oct 28; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Timberwolves vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Pistons on Apr 2, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Daniss Jenkins led the Pistons with 26 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Pistons records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 46-30 and the Pistons were 56-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Pistons?
Julius Randle scored 27 for the Timberwolves. Daniss Jenkins scored 26 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Timberwolves 109-87 on Mar 28, 2026 on the road.
Where was Timberwolves vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Timberwolves vs Pistons?
Timberwolves-Pistons: Q1 31-30, Q2 23-24, Q3 26-25, Q4 28-34.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Pistons?
Timberwolves host the Warriors on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.