Timberwolves Top Pacers 124-104, Snap Losing Streak

In Indianapolis, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Indiana Pacers 124-104 on Tuesday night, with Ayo Dosunmu leading the way by scoring 24 points to help snap a three-game losing streak.

Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each contributed 19 points for Minnesota, which improved to 47-32 and solidified its position in sixth place in the Western Conference. Hyland added seven assists, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 12 rebounds and Naz Reid scored 17 points. Donte DiVincenzo and Jaylen Clark each finished with 11 points, and veteran Mike Conley provided eight points, three assists and three steals. The victory marked just the second win for the Timberwolves in their last six games as they seek to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

The Timberwolves achieved the win without key players Anthony Edwards and Jayden McDaniels. Edwards, an All-Star guard, has sat out nine of Minnesota's last 11 games due to a right knee injury and was rested on the front end of a back-to-back set. McDaniels missed his sixth consecutive game with a left knee issue. Despite those absences, Minnesota controlled the game early and never trailed after the first quarter.

Indiana jumped to a 7-3 lead, but the...