Timberwolves Snap Losing Streak with Win Over Pacers

Ayo Dosunmu leads Minnesota to 124-104 victory in Indianapolis

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:54am

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The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their three-game losing skid with a decisive 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. Ayo Dosunmu led the way for the Timberwolves, scoring 24 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves had been struggling lately, so this win helps them get back on track and stay competitive in the Western Conference playoff race. The Pacers, meanwhile, continue to have an up-and-down season as they try to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference.

The details

The Timberwolves jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 20 points at one point. In addition to Dosunmu's 24 points, the Timberwolves got strong contributions from their other starters, including Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell. The Pacers struggled to keep up, despite 20 points from Tyrese Haliburton.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 in Indianapolis.

The players

Ayo Dosunmu

A starting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led the team with 24 points in the win.

Karl-Anthony Towns

An All-Star center for the Minnesota Timberwolves who contributed strongly to the team's victory.

D'Angelo Russell

A starting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who played a key role in the team's win.

Tyrese Haliburton

A starting guard for the Indiana Pacers who scored 20 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed this win to get our momentum back. The guys played hard and executed the game plan well.”

— Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves

“We just couldn't get enough stops tonight. Minnesota was the better team and they deserved the win.”

— Rick Carlisle, Head Coach, Indiana Pacers

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push, while the Pacers will try to regroup and get back on track.

The takeaway

This was an important bounce-back victory for the Timberwolves, who showed they can still compete with the top teams in the league when they play to their full potential. The Pacers, meanwhile, will need to find more consistency if they hope to secure a postseason berth.