The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 115 - 114, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday. This game meant a lot more to the Pacers than the Timberwolves, but Minnesota played spoiler at the buzzer. In fact, Ricky Rubio hit three free - throws with two seconds left to turn a two - point deficit into a one - point lead and eventually the win. It was close throughout, as there were six ties and 10 lead changes in total, with neither team grabbing a double - digit lead. The only true advantage Minnesota had was in three - point shooting, as they went 9 - of - 21 from long distance, while Indiana went 5 - of - 18. The Timberwolves (29 - 44) playoff hopes have been slipping away over recent weeks, but this victory keeps it alive just a bit. Karl-Anthony Towns was the player of the game, as he collected 37 points and 12 rebounds. Rubio finished second on the team, accumulating 21 points, five rebounds and 10 assists. Gorgui Dieng amassed 19 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Andrew Wiggins was the last Minnesota player in double figures, as he totaled 17 points, five rebounds and two assists. The Pacers (37 - 37) have been dominant at home all season, but this was a devastating loss in a game they were supposed to win. Paul George did all he could for Indiana, as he led the team with 37 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Jeff Teague accrued 20 points, three rebounds and 10 assists. Monta Ellis got a rare start and provided 19 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals. Myles Turner contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks.
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