- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) are heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Tuesday to square off against the Indiana Pacers (18-60).
The Timberwolves faced the Hornets recently and suffered a defeat, concluding the game at 122-108. In terms of fouls, Minnesota had 18, while Charlotte registered 20. From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves made 19 out of 45 attempts. Charlotte excelled at the free throw line, hitting 13 of 15 for an impressive 86.7% success rate. On the boards, Charlotte secured 46 rebounds (16 offensive, 30 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. The Hornets also dished out 31 assists and grabbed 8 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed the opposition a shooting percentage of 48.9% on 45 of 92 attempts. They gathered 39 total rebounds, with 13 being offensive. The Timberwolves hit 78.3% at the line, knocking down 18 of 23 attempts, and ended with a field goal percentage of 45.8% (38 out of 83), while making 14 out of 38 from long range.
Julius Randle was pivotal in the last matchup, scoring 26 points on 9 of 16 shooting. He played 32 minutes and secured 8 rebounds, finishing with an impressive field goal percentage of 56.3% and adding 4 assists.
Minnesota enters this game with a 46-32 record for the season. They average 14.9 turnovers and commit 21.1 personal fouls per game. The Timberwolves average 44.5 rebounds per game and have logged 2,030 assists this season, which is ranked 16th in the NBA. The team has a shooting percentage of 36.9% from beyond the arc (1,068 of 2,897) and 75.0% at the free throw line. Currently, they average 117.5 points per game, placing them 7th in the league, while shooting 47.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and incur 20.5 fouls. They rank 9th in the NBA in assists allowed to their opponents, with 2,030 given up this season. The Timberwolves’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.9% (3,211 out of 6,990) and allows 43.8 rebounds per game. They concede a 35.7% shooting success rate from three-point territory, ranking 11th in opponents’ points allowed per game at 114.2.
In their previous outing, the Pacers fell short, losing to the Cavaliers 117-108. Indiana collected 31 defensive boards and 12 offensive, totaling 43 rebounds. They committed 10 turnovers and recorded 7 steals during the contest. The Cavaliers committed 20 fouls, allowing Indiana to shoot 29 free throws, of which they converted 25 (86.2%). From long range, the Pacers hit 17 of 44 attempts (38.6%). Overall, Indiana shot 33 out of 86 from the field, achieving a percentage of 38.4%. They allowed the Cavaliers to shoot 46.7% from the floor, with the Cavaliers making 43 of 92 attempts. Indiana posted a 34.0% success rate from three-point range, hitting 16 of 47 shots, and ending with a free throw success rate of 78.9% (15 out of 19). In rebounding, Indiana permitted Cleveland to snag 46, including 9 offensive boards.
Micah Potter was a standout performer for the Pacers, shooting 6 for 10, which resulted in a field goal percentage of 60.0%, while pulling down 12 rebounds. He scored 21 points in 30 minutes of play and contributed 4 assists.
Indiana’s current season record stands at 18-60. They average 21.1 fouls each game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 77.5%. The Pacers dish out 27.5 assists per contest (12th in the league) while averaging 14.3 turnovers. They have accumulated 8,777 points this season (averaging 112.5 per game) and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game. On offense, Indiana has a floor shooting percentage of 45.8%, ranking 26th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Pacers allow a 35.7% shooting rate on three-pointers (948 of 2,653) and an 77.2% free throw percentage from opponents. They give up an average of 26.5 assists and 46.6 rebounds per game, ranking 14th and 28th, respectively. The Pacers rank 26th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 120.7. They force an average of 13.5 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 49.0% from the floor (27th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Minnesota
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