Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds March 7

The Pacers host the Timberwolves tonight

The Indiana Pacers return home from a brief road trip tonight to host the Minnesota Timberwolves. The two teams have opposite identities — the Pacers are one of the best offensive teams in the NBA while the Timberwolves own the league's top defense.

Minnesota crushed Indiana in mid-December in the only meeting between the two squads so far this season. The Twolves currently sit on top of the Western Conference and are fighting for home court advantage until the NBA Finals while the Pacers are trying to get out of a Play-In Tournament slot in the East.

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Bally Sports North

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are slight favorites as they are currently -1.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 228.5.

Pacers vs Timberwolves Injury Report

For the Pacers, Doug McDermott is out with a right calf strain and Bennedict Mathurin is out with a right shoulder sprain. Quenton Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable as a part of their two-way contracts.

For the Timberwolves, Jaylen Clark, Leonard Miller, and Karl-Anthony Towns are out. Jordan McLaughlin is questionable.

Key Matchup

Tyrese Haliburton vs Mike Conley Jr.: Conley Jr. is as steady as they come at the point guard position. He's averaging 10.2 points and 6.2 assists per game for the Wolves, and he rarely turns the ball over or makes mistakes. He's a terrific veteran.

Across from him will be Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers star who had a bounce back performance on Tuesday against the Mavericks. Indiana goes as he goes, so if he can get rolling against Conley Jr., the Pacers will at least have a chance to win. Haliburton's defense will be important, too.

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• Sources: Indiana Pacers signing forward Kendall Brown to three-year contract. CLICK HERE. Quenton Jackson is getting a two-way deal with the Pacers. CLICK HERE.
• Ben Sheppard is earning trust of Indiana Pacers with his hard play and quality performances. CLICK HERE.
• Pascal Siakam shows increased comfort level with Indiana Pacers in February win over New Orleans Pelicans. CLICK HERE.
• Indiana Pacers offense clicks as they get back on track with an important road win over Dallas Mavericks. CLICK HERE.
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