Pacers are running out of healthy players, it shows in 124-104 loss to Timberwolves
The Pacers added Kobe Brown to the list of injured players and couldn't keep up with the Timberwolves in a 124-104 loss
INDIANAPOLIS -- Guard Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 124-104 win over the Pacers on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers lost their third straight game to fall to 18-61, assuring that this will be at least the second-worst season in franchise history and maintaining the second-worst record in the NBA. The Timberwolves improved to 47-32.
They sit in sixth in the Western Conference and could clinch a top-six position if the Suns lose to Houston later on Tuesday night. Forward Julius Randle and guard Bones Hyland scored 19 points each for the Timberwolves. Forward Naz Reid had 17 points.
Guard Ethan Thompson led the Pacers with 17 points. Forwards Obi Toppin and Jalen Slawson had 14 points each. Here are three observations.
Pacers doomed by turnovers At halftime, the Pacers were shooting an even 50% from the floor, a healthy 41. 7% from 3-point range and a nearly perfect 88. 9% from the free throw line.