The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 on Wednesday evening. Playing in front of their home crowd, Indiana established a steady rhythm to secure the 11-point victory. Both squads used the contest to prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA Regular Season.
The decisive moment
Indiana took advantage of efficient offensive execution down the stretch to hold off Minnesota. With both teams rotating through their lineups to evaluate talent, the depth of the Pacers proved to be the difference. They consistently generated quality looks to maintain a double-digit advantage and put the game safely out of reach.
By the numbers
- 11: The final margin of victory for the Pacers.
- 123: Total points scored by Indiana's offense in a high-scoring exhibition.
- 112: Points allowed by the Indiana defense.
The Pacers leaned on a strong team effort to overcome the Timberwolves. Offensive execution was paramount for Indiana as they comfortably surpassed the 120-point mark.
What it means
For the Pacers, the strong performance highlights their offensive potential heading into the 2026-27 NBA Regular Season. Indiana managed the win despite missing Johnny Furphy, who is out for the year with a torn right ACL, alongside minor injuries to Larry Nance Jr. and T.J. McConnell. The Timberwolves will look to tighten their defensive rotations after yielding 123 points, though they were notably playing without Donte DiVincenzo.
What to watch next
Both teams will continue their preseason slates as they finalize their rosters and defensive schemes. Coaching staffs will likely adjust player minutes and test new lineup combinations before opening night.