nba Game Recap
Pacers Down Minnesota 116-114 - Match Report
The Timberwolves were burned for 28 points by T.J. Warren on Friday as the Pacers picked up a 116-114 win at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Indiana won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -6.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 217.5.
Jeremy Lamb had 18 points for Indiana and Doug McDermott chipped in with 13 points. Malcolm Brogdon had 10 assists for the Pacers, while Doug McDermott was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Timberwolves got a 27-point performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who was supported by 22 points from Andrew Wiggins. Shabazz Napier had 9 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Robert Covington grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Pacers hit the break winning 67-61 before taking care of business in the second half.
Indiana had a 41-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Indiana heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.