Pacers close preseason with 123-112 win over Timberwolves

Aaron Nesmith scores game-high 19 points in the win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 11h1 min read

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What happened: The Indiana Pacers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 in preseason action. The game served as the final exhibition contest before the regular season.

Why it matters: The matchup provided a final opportunity for both clubs to evaluate rotations ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Minnesota and Indiana will now finalize their opening night rosters.

By the numbers: Aaron Nesmith recorded a game-high 19 points. Anthony Edwards tallied 19 points, one rebound and one assist, while Jay Huff added 16 points, four rebounds and four assists.

What to watch: The teams transition to their regular-season schedules.

Sources

@Timberwolves 2026-10-08T21:07:12.518079+00:00

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