Will the Detroit Pistons Upset the Minnesota Timberwolves in Their Own Den?

As the Detroit Pistons prepare to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center, fans are eager to see if their team can pull off an upset. Despite a challenging season, there's reason to believe that the Pistons might just have what it takes to surprise their opponents on March 27.

Looking back at recent performances, it's clear that Detroit has been putting up a fight. In their last game against Miami Heat on March 17, they narrowly lost with a final score of 101-104. The Pistons showed resilience throughout the game, leading for over seven minutes and even outscoring Miami in bench points by a significant margin (38-19). They also demonstrated efficiency from beyond the arc, hitting 39 percent of their three-point attempts.

However, consistency has been an issue for DET this season. Just two days earlier on March 15 against Miami again, they fell short with turnovers being a critical factor in their defeat (95-108). The turnover battle was lost by DET as they gave up possession 18 times compared to Miami's eight turnovers which translated into 33 points for Heat.

The bright spot came on March 13 when DET secured a victory over Toronto Raptors with an impressive scoreline of 113-104. That night saw them lead for nearly half of the game and dominate both rebounding (70 total rebounds) and second-chance points (14). This performance showcased what Detroit is capable of when firing on all cylinders – aggressive defense paired with effective scoring inside.

Minnesota will be no easy opponent; they're known for their dynamic offense and ability to control games. However, if DET can replicate some of its better moments from recent games – minimizing turnovers while maximizing opportunities in paint – there’s potential for an upset at Target Center.

Fans should keep an eye out for how well Detroit manages ball security and whether they can exploit any weaknesses in Minnesota’s defense. It will be crucial for them to maintain intensity throughout all four quarters and not allow any significant runs by MIN that could shift momentum away from them.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for Tuesday night at Target Center in Minneapolis; tip-off is set at 8:00 PM CT. Fans won't want to miss this matchup which promises plenty of action and can catch all live coverage through BSN or BSDET networks.