Timberwolves pull away from Pacers, 124-104

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Indiana Pacers 124-104 on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, led by Ayo Dosunmu’s 24 points in a balanced road win. Minnesota took control early, widened the margin in the third quarter, and improved to 47-32 with one of its more efficient offensive outings of the season.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter

Minnesota set the tone quickly with a 35-point opening period and took a 35-27 lead after one. The Timberwolves shot the ball well from the start and moved into clean offensive rhythm, while Indiana stayed within reach by getting to the free-throw line and keeping the game from turning too quickly.

Second quarter

The Timberwolves added to their lead in the second, outscoring the Pacers 28-26 to carry a 63-53 advantage into halftime. Indiana had stretches of solid ball movement, but Minnesota continued to find quality perimeter looks and maintained control of the pace.

Third quarter

The game shifted decisively in the third. Minnesota posted 39 points in the period while holding Indiana to 24, stretching the lead to 102-77 entering the fourth. That 15-point swing in the quarter was the key stretch of the night, as the Timberwolves’ shot-making and depth separated them from a Pacers group that could not string together enough stops.

Fourth quarter

Indiana won the final period 27-22, but the outcome was already in hand. The Pacers showed some late resistance, while Minnesota focused on managing possessions and closing out a comfortable 20-point road victory.

Key performers

Dosunmu led all scorers with 24 points for Minnesota and finished as the game’s top offensive producer. Bones Hyland added 19 points and a team-high seven assists, giving the Timberwolves steady creation in the backcourt. Rudy Gobert controlled the glass with 12 rebounds as Minnesota finished with a 39-34 edge on the boards.

Minnesota’s team numbers told the story: 46-for-89 from the field, 17-for-41 from 3-point range, and 15-for-16 at the free-throw line. The Timberwolves shot 51.7% overall and 41.5% from deep, while also recording 27 assists on 46 made field goals.

For Indiana, Ethan Thompson led the team with 17 points. Jarace Walker added six rebounds and five assists, but the Pacers did not have enough scoring punch to match Minnesota’s efficiency. Indiana finished at 47.9% from the field, 34.6% from three, and 25-for-31 at the line.

NerdSports Stat: Minnesota scored 61 points from 3-pointers and free throws combined, nearly 49.2% of its total offense, while Indiana managed just 52 points from those same areas.

Game analysis

This game was decided by efficiency, spacing, and one dominant middle stretch. Minnesota generated more shot volume with 89 field-goal attempts to Indiana’s 73, and that gap mattered. The Timberwolves not only shot a better percentage, they also created 16 more attempts and made eight more 3-pointers.

The third quarter was especially important because it reflected how well Minnesota sustained its offensive structure. Hyland’s playmaking helped keep the ball moving, Dosunmu finished possessions, and Gobert’s rebounding limited Indiana’s second chances. When the Timberwolves gained separation, they did it with balance rather than relying on one extended individual scoring run.

Indiana’s offense was respectable in stretches, particularly at the foul line, but the Pacers could not match Minnesota’s perimeter accuracy or keep the game from speeding up after halftime. With no Indiana player reaching 20 points, the home team lacked the top-end production needed to respond once the deficit moved into double digits.

Closing context

The win moved Minnesota to 47-32, an important result as the Western Conference playoff race continued to tighten in the final week of the regular season. Indiana fell to 18-61, and with one home game left on its schedule, the Pacers will look to finish on a more positive note after another difficult night against a playoff-positioned opponent.

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