Fri Mar 28 04:40:00 UTC 2025: **Pacers Extend Winning Streak to Five, Defeat Timberwolves 119-103**

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers continued their impressive surge, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103 Monday night, extending their winning streak to five games and seven out of eight. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 24 points and 11 assists, achieving his 11th consecutive double-double. Obi Toppin contributed 20 points, hitting six three-pointers. Six Pacers players scored in double figures.

The Pacers dominated the third quarter, hitting nine three-pointers en route to a 95-73 lead. Minnesota, led by Naz Reid’s 20 points and Anthony Edwards’ 17 (despite a game-time decision due to a hand injury), were unable to close the gap. Rudy Gobert added 16 points and 16 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who have now lost three of their last four games.

The victory keeps the Pacers firmly in the race for the Eastern Conference’s fourth seed, staying ahead of Milwaukee. Indiana has now won eight straight home games. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, face a crucial stretch as they fight for a top-six playoff spot in the Western Conference. Their next game is Friday against Phoenix, while the Pacers host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

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