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Minnesota @ Detroit

Current Records: Minnesota 21-47; Detroit 20-49

What to Know

The Minnesota Timberwolves need to shore up a defense that is allowing 117.85 points per game before their contest Tuesday. They are on the road again Tuesday and play against the Detroit Pistons at 7 p.m. ET May 11 at Little Caesars Arena. The Timberwolves won't have the home-court advantage, but they do enjoy a 7.5-point advantage in the spread.

Everything came up roses for Minnesota on the road against the Orlando Magic on Sunday as the squad secured a 128-96 win. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 74-44. It was another big night for Minnesota's center Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 27 points along with nine boards.

Meanwhile, Detroit lost to the Chicago Bulls at home by a decisive 108-96 margin. A silver lining for Detroit was the play of center Isaiah Stewart, who had 19 points in addition to seven rebounds.

Minnesota's victory brought them up to 21-47 while the Pistons' loss pulled them down to 20-49. Neither team can make the playoffs, so they're playing for draft order now.

The Timberwolves beat Detroit 111-101 in the teams' previous meeting last December. The rematch might be a little tougher for Minnesota since the squad won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Little Caesars Arena -- Detroit, Michigan
  • TV: Bally Sports - Detroit
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Timberwolves are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Detroit have won eight out of their last ten games against Minnesota.

  • Dec 23, 2020 - Minnesota 111 vs. Detroit 101
  • Nov 11, 2019 - Minnesota 120 vs. Detroit 114
  • Mar 06, 2019 - Detroit 131 vs. Minnesota 114
  • Dec 19, 2018 - Detroit 129 vs. Minnesota 123
  • Nov 19, 2017 - Detroit 100 vs. Minnesota 97
  • Oct 25, 2017 - Detroit 122 vs. Minnesota 101
  • Feb 03, 2017 - Detroit 116 vs. Minnesota 108
  • Dec 09, 2016 - Detroit 117 vs. Minnesota 90
  • Dec 31, 2015 - Detroit 115 vs. Minnesota 90
  • Nov 20, 2015 - Detroit 96 vs. Minnesota 86