Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, and Spreads- December 7 | 2022-23 NBA Regular Season
The Indiana Pacers travel to the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a match-up of teams battling for playoff spots.
The Pacers are dealing with several backcourt injuries, including on-court leader Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton is a stat-stuffer, and his absence will be glaring. The Timberwolves continue to march on without All-Star big man Karl Anthony-Towns. This game does lack a bit of its luster, but there is plenty of on-court action.
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Details
Fixture: Indiana Pacers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 7, 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
The Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves game is characterized by players who are injured as much as players on the court.
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns remains out with a calf injury. KAT should be out for approximately another month. The Timberwolves will be down another frontcourt member as Taurean Prince is out with a shoulder injury.
The Indiana Pacers are missing some offensive firepower with all-purpose guard Tyrese Haliburton out with a groin injury. Chris Duarte would make an ideal replacement for Haliburton. Unfortunately, Duarte remains out with an ankle injury.
Myles Turner is day-to-day with a hamstring injury. James Johnson is day-to-day with an elbow issue. T.J. McConnell is ill and is questionable for this one. Whether the Pacers get some of these reinforcements back is critical to their success against Minnesota.
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds & Spreads
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Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Starting 5s
Pacers - PG Aaron Nesmith, SG Andrew Nembhard, SF Buddy Hield, PF Jalen Smith, C Myles Turner
Timberwolves - PG D'Angelo Russell, SG Anthony Edwards, SF Jaden McDaniels, PF Kyle Anderson, C Rudy Gobert
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Prediction
The match-up between Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert on the interior will be crucial in determining a winner in this one. Expect the Pacers to lean on Myles Turner on the offensive end in the absence of Tyrese Haliburton.
Andrew Nembhard has stepped up early in his career, and the youngster will be called upon again in this one. Kyle Anderson is a unique replacement for Karl-Anthony Towns, as they are entirely different players, but Anderson keeps the Timberwolves' offense going. Expect a tight affair in this one. Take the Pacers and the points.
Prediction: Indiana Pacers +5 (-105) (O/U 237 -110)
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