Overview

• Indiana squandered a 24-point second-half lead before closing out a 135-134 overtime win in Minneapolis.
• A sustained full-court press produced 12 steals and 21 forced turnovers, fueling 28 fast-break points and 30 points off turnovers.
• The Pacers hit 20 of 46 from three and got 42 first-half points from their starters, who were limited to brief runs before reserves took over.
• T.J. McConnell exited with a hamstring issue and Delon Wright left after a head collision, leaving their availability to be monitored.
• Two-way guard RayJ Dennis led Indiana with 16 points and four threes, Pascal Siakam added 14, while Minnesota’s Johnny Juzang scored 20 and Anthony Edwards had 17.