(PACERS RELEASE) The Indiana Pacers (18-60) return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday following a three-game road trip. The Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) are in town for their only visit to Indiana this season, and the Pacers seek to snap a two-game slide against the Western Conference’s sixth seed. Anthony Edwards powers the Timberwolves with nearly 29 points per game, but his status for Tuesday’s matchup is uncertain. Edwards missed Minnesota’s matchup with the Hornets on Sunday due to knee soreness, and the Timberwolves dropped their third straight game. Minnesota was without Edwards for the majority of their clash with the Pacers early in the season. Edwards exited the two teams’ October 26 meeting just three minutes into the contest with hamstring tightness and did not return. The Timberwolves went on to win that game, 114-110. Julius Randle keeps the ship afloat for Minnesota when Edwards is out. Randle averages 21 points and nearly seven rebounds for the Timberwolves this season. He’s a strong forward with the ability to stretch defenses out to the 3-point line, and stands to be a challenge for Indiana’s defense as the shorthanded Pacers near the finish line of the season. Indiana has battled the injury bug down the stretch. The Pacers had just nine available players on Sunday in Cleveland, but remained competitive throughout the contest. The Blue and Gold fell, 117-108, to the Cavaliers after scoring just 17 points in the fourth quarter. T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Andrew Nembhard (back), Aaron Nesmith (neck), Pascal Siakam (ankle), Jarace Walker (back), and Ben Sheppard (hip) were all sidelined for Sunday’s contest. The slew of injuries provides ample opportunity for deeper rotation players on Indiana’s roster. Micah Potter earned a start on Sunday and notched his fifth career double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacers continue to rely on those performances as the end of the season rapidly approaches. Three of Indiana’s final four games are home games, and it begins with the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Following Tuesday’s matchup, Indiana will travel to Brooklyn on Thursday before returning to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for two games to wrap up the season. Probable Starters Pacers: G – Quenton Jackson, G – Ethan Thompson, F – Kobe Brown, F – Jalen Slawson, C – Micah Potter Timberwolves: G – Mike Conley, G – Donte DiVincenzo, F – Anthony Edwards, F – Julius Randle, C – Rudy Gobert Injury Report Pacers: T.J. McConnell – TBA (bilateral hamstring injury management), Andrew Nembhard – TBA (thoracic and lumbar injury management), Aaron Nesmith – TBA (cervical strain), Pascal Siakam – TBA (left ankle sprain), Obi Toppin – probable (right foot injury management), Ben Sheppard – questionable (right hip strain), Jarace Walker – questionable (sacral contusion), Johnny Furphy – out (torn right ACL), Tyrese Haliburton – out (right Achilles tendon tear), Ivica Zubac – out (rib fracture) Timberwolves: Jaden McDaniels – out (left knee) Last Meeting Oct. 26, 2025: The shorthanded Pacers fell to the Timberwolves, 114-110, in their only trip to Minnesota this season. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards exited the game early with hamstring tightness, but Julius Randle tallied 31 points for Minnesota to take the win over Indiana. The Pacers notched 30+ points in the second and fourth quarters, but managed just 17 points in the third – the quarter that would ultimately cost them the game. Pascal Siakam had a near triple-double with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, but Indiana missed Andrew Nembhard, who was sidelined with a shoulder injury. The loss marked Indiana’s third straight, and the Pacers remained winless to start the season. Minnesota recorded a win in its home opener, and its second win in three games, but concern surrounded Edwards’ injury. Edwards would miss Minnesota’s next four games with a hamstring injury. Noteworthy The Pacers are 43-28 against the Timberwolves all-time. Minnesota leads the season series with Indiana, 1-0. Tuesday’s game concludes the season series with the Timberwolves, and is their only trip to Indiana this season. Minnesota’s Mike Conley is an Indiana native. He played high school basketball for the Lawrence North Wildcats, where he won three state championships. Broadcast Information (Where to Watch and Listen to Pacers Games >>) TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host) Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan – Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host) About The Author troyderengowski61@gmail.com See author's posts Post navigation PACERS DROP GAME AGAINST CLEVELAND
