Backup point guard Lindsey Hunter sparked an
11-0 run midway through the fourth quarter to lead the Detroit
Pistons to a 101-96 pre-season victory over the Minnesota
Timberwolves on Friday night.
The 13-year veteran broke an 82-82 tie with a three-pointer with
6:30 remaining, then added a layup, steal and assist during the run.
The steal occurred on the possession following his tie-breaking
shot and led to a score by Ronald Murray.
Hunter, who scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter,
added a driving layup of his own, then assisted on Antonio McDyess'
basket as Detroit's lead grew to 93-82.
Before the Pistons' decisive run, neither team led by more than
seven points.
Troy Hudson had 15 points for the Timberwolves, who committed 23
turnovers, nine in the third quarter when they managed just 14
points.
Jason Maxiell scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter
for Detroit.
Murray had 14 points and Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton
each added 12 for the Pistons.
Kevin Garnett and Bracey Wright each scored 12 points for
Minnesota, while Eddie Griffin and Craig Smith both added 10.
© The Canadian Press, 2007
