There is another loaded slate of NBA games set to take place on Thursday night, and that includes an interesting matchup in Indianapolis. The Pacers are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves, and this could be the best game of the night.
Minnesota is coming into this game with an overall record of 43-19, and they are currently on top of the Western Conference. The Timberwolves recently lost two games, but they haven’t gone through a long losing streak all season.
The Indiana Pacers have been struggling over the last two weeks as they have gone just 2-3 in their last five games. Indiana is still having a terrific regular season as they have gone 35-28 to become a top contender in the Eastern Conference.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming into this game as a slim 2.5-point betting favorite over the Indiana Pacers.
Dynamic Duo Leading Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have put together a terrific roster for this season, but there are two superstars leading the way. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are both scoring over 22 points per game, and each player can make big shots.
The Timberwolves have really been shooting the ball well of late as they are making nearly 39 percent of their shots from deep. Minnesota should be able to find some easy buckets in this game as this Pacers team doesn’t play physical.
Getting stops on defense will be a big key for the Timberwolves on Thursday night, and they will need to keep pressure on Tyrese Haliburton. Minnesota has been playing some great teams of late, and that experience will serve them well in this one.
Pacers Playing With Pace
The Indiana Pacers have been an incredibly fun team to watch this season as they are scoring over 123 points per game. Indiana will be looking to another big night on offense in this game, and it will be up to Tyrese Haliburton to set the tone.
The All-Star point guard is averaging 20.8 points and 11.3 assists per game this season, and he has been a nightmare for opposing defenders. There are some other offensive stars on this team, but everything runs through Haliburton.
Getting stops on defense has been an issue for the Pacers at times this season, and that is going to be a big challenge in this game. It’s going to take a big effort on both ends of the floor for Indiana to come away with this win.
Timberwolves Take Control
Tyrese Haliburton has had a terrific season for the Indiana Pacers, but he is going to be facing a really tough defense in this game. Indiana just doesn’t always play great defense, and they had a tough time stopping Minnesota earlier this year.
Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are both capable of taking over a game, and that duo will have a big game in this one. Minnesota has proven that it can be great on both ends of the floor, and that will be a huge key in this game.
Bet the Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 as they are going to stay on top of the Western Conference with another big win.
