Timberwolves Snap Losing Streak with Blowout Win Over Pacers

Minnesota cruises to 124-104 victory in Indianapolis behind balanced scoring attack.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:25am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game in motion, with fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes of blue, green, gold, and white representing the players and action on the court.The Timberwolves' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense overwhelmed the struggling Pacers in a lopsided victory.Indianapolis Today

The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing skid with a dominant 124-104 win over the struggling Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. Ayo Dosunmu led the way with 24 points as the Timberwolves strengthened their hold on a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves needed to get back on track after a brief losing streak, and this blowout win over the Pacers should provide a confidence boost as they push towards the postseason. Meanwhile, the Pacers continue to struggle with injuries and a disappointing season.

The details

Minnesota took control of the game in the first quarter, going on a 26-7 run to erase an early Pacers lead. The Timberwolves shot the ball well from three-point range and forced 16 Indiana turnovers in the first half to build a double-digit halftime advantage. Minnesota then blew the game open in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 39-24 to take a 25-point lead into the fourth.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 in Indianapolis.
  • Minnesota led 35-27 after the first quarter and 63-53 at halftime.

The players

Ayo Dosunmu

The Timberwolves guard scored a team-high 24 points to lead Minnesota to victory.

Julius Randle

The Timberwolves forward added 19 points in the win.

Ethan Thompson

The Pacers rookie posted a team-high 17 points in the loss.

Kobe Brown

The Pacers forward was unable to play in the second half due to lower back soreness.

Mike Conley

The veteran Timberwolves guard had 8 points, 3 assists and 3 steals in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we needed to come out and take care of business tonight. The guys did a great job of setting the tone early and maintaining that intensity throughout the game.”

— Chris Finch, Timberwolves Head Coach

What’s next

With the win, the Timberwolves have strengthened their hold on a playoff spot in the Western Conference. A loss by the Phoenix Suns later on Tuesday would clinch a postseason berth for Minnesota.

The takeaway

This was an important bounce-back win for the Timberwolves, who showed their ability to dominate an inferior opponent and get back on track after a brief skid. Meanwhile, the Pacers' injury-plagued season continues to spiral, as they struggle to compete with a healthy Minnesota squad.