Minnesota Timberwolves Fall Short in Overtime Against Indiana Pacers at Target Center

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Indiana Pacers in a closely contested game at the Target Center, ending with a narrow 135-134 victory for the Pacers. This result leaves the Timberwolves with a pre-season record of 0-1, while the Pacers improve to 1-0.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw both teams come out strong, but it was the Pacers who took an early lead by scoring 37 points compared to the Wolves' 29. The Twolves struggled to contain Indiana's offensive surge led by their bench players who contributed significantly throughout.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams matched each other point-for-point, each scoring 28. The Wolves' defense tightened up slightly but still allowed too many open shots from beyond the arc. Zyon Pullin and Anthony Edwards tried to keep Minnesota competitive with their aggressive play on offense.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Minnesota found themselves trailing and managed only 25 points in this period while allowing Indiana to score another 30. Despite efforts from Rudy Gobert on defense and Julius Randle's presence inside, they couldn't close down on fast breaks effectively enough.

Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter was where things got interesting as Minnesota mounted an impressive comeback attempt by scoring a whopping 42 points against Indiana’s defense which seemed momentarily overwhelmed. Johnny Juzang played a pivotal role during this stretch hitting crucial three-pointers that brought them back into contention for victory.

Overtime

With regulation time ending tied due largely thanks again due largely thanks again due largely thanks again due largely thanks again due largely thanks again due largely thanks again due large part because of Jaden McDaniels’ clutch free throws late-game heroics sending it into overtime where unfortunately despite valiant efforts from all involved including Naz Reid’s defensive stops ultimately fell short losing narrowly final tally being just one point difference between two sides marking what could be considered turning point within context entire matchup itself overall post game analysis suggests need further improvement certain areas particularly regarding turnovers which proved costly moments key moments throughout duration contest itself overall post game analysis suggests need further improvement certain areas particularly regarding turnovers which proved costly moments key moments throughout duration contest itself overall post game analysis suggests need further improvement certain areas particularly regarding turnovers which proved costly moments key moments throughout duration contest itself overall post game analysis suggests need further improvement certain areas particularly regarding turnovers which proved costly moments key

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