Pacers Fall to Timberwolves in Summer League Showdown

The Indiana Pacers suffered a 114-98 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Summer League on Wednesday. The loss marks the Pacers' fifth defeat in the tournament, with their recent form reading 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first).

The Timberwolves never looked back after grabbing a 23-22 lead on a Donovan Williams free throw at the 2:16 mark of the first period. Minnesota closed out the first quarter on a 12-2 run after Williams' free throw, and they held an 11-point lead after the second frame ended tied at 27.

The Pacers' Jalen Slawson continued his strong play in the Las Vegas Summer League with a team-high 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and four blocks. However, he also had a game-high six turnovers. Gabe McGlothan and Cameron Hildreth scored 12 and 11 points, respectively, off the bench for the Pacers.

In contrast, the Timberwolves' Zyon Pullin led the charge with a game-high 23 points and six assists in 30 minutes. Isaiah Evans, a second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft out of Duke, scored 22 points on 22 shots. Enrique Freeman had a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Trey Kaufman-Renn chipped in 14 points off the bench.

The game was out of the Pacers' reach in the final minutes, and Minnesota cruised to victory. The loss marks the Pacers' fifth defeat in the tournament, with their recent form reading 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first). The Pacers' last result was a 121-133 loss to the Detroit Pistons on April 12, 2026.

What's Next for the Pacers?

The Pacers will look to bounce back from their defeat in their next Summer League game. With their recent form reading 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first), the Pacers will need to regroup and refocus if they are to turn their season around.

Key Takeaways from the Game

The Pacers' Jalen Slawson continued his strong play in the Las Vegas Summer League, but his six turnovers ultimately proved costly. The Timberwolves' Zyon Pullin and Isaiah Evans were the standout performers, combining for 45 points and leading their team to victory.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games)

The Pacers' recent form has seen them lose the last four games, with their last result being a 121-133 loss to the Detroit Pistons on April 12, 2026. The Pacers will need to turn their form around if they are to make a push for the playoffs.

Last result: Indiana Pacers 121-133 Detroit Pistons (2026-04-12). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4.