Timberwolves Fall to Pistons at Target Center
The Detroit Pistons secured a 128-106 preseason victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Basketball
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The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their latest preseason matchup to the Detroit Pistons by a final score of 128-106 at Target Center. Jonathan Kuminga led the home effort with 16 points for the Timberwolves.
Why it matters
The loss moves the Timberwolves to a 3-2 preseason record as they continue to refine their rotation and integrate key players ahead of the regular season. The team looks to regain momentum during their upcoming game on Friday.
Jonathan Kuminga finished with 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting, while Anthony Edwards contributed 20 points in the defeat. The Pistons dominated the second quarter by converting 10 Timberwolves turnovers into 16 points.
The players
Jonathan Kuminga
The forward is a key member of the Timberwolves roster projected to be part of the starting group.
Anthony Edwards
The guard is a cornerstone player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 20 points in this contest.
LaMelo Ball
The guard is a prominent playmaker who recorded six assists during the game.
The details
The Pistons controlled the flow of the game by capitalizing on Minnesota's turnovers during the second quarter. Jonathan Kuminga, who missed the previous matchup against the New York Knicks due to soreness, displayed effective offensive decision-making throughout his minutes.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Timberwolves lost to Pistons.
October 16, 2026: Timberwolves play Chicago Bulls.
Season Trajectory
This performance serves as an experimental data point within the NBA preseason game schedule as the team finalizes its rotation. It highlights the adjustments needed for Minnesota to improve its consistency before the games begin to count toward playoff positioning.
The Timberwolves now hold a 3-2 record, impacting their momentum heading into the final stages of the exhibition schedule. Fans should monitor the rotation, as Kuminga is expected to be a consistent part of the starting group moving forward.
The takeaway
The Timberwolves must address their ball security after allowing 10 turnovers in a single quarter. Focusing on limiting transition points for opponents will be critical for the team to stabilize their performance before the season starts.
What happens next
The Minnesota Timberwolves are scheduled to play the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Further reading
For more updates on the roster, check out the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClutchPoints.
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