{"id":705189,"date":"2026-04-08T12:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705189\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:34:19","slug":"timberwolves-clinch-playoff-berth-with-win-over-pacers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/705189\/","title":{"rendered":"Timberwolves clinch playoff berth with win over Pacers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Indianapolis%2C+IN&amp;city=Indianapolis&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Timberwolves+clinch+playoff+berth+with+win+over+Pacers&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Findianapolis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Ftimberwolves-clinch-playoff-berth-with-win-over-pacers-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d64075bf3bd.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers, with overlapping planes of blue, green, gold, and red conveying the energy and movement of the sport.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Timberwolves&#8217; playoff-clinching victory over the Pacers showcases the team&#8217;s ability to bounce back and compete at the highest level.Indianapolis Today<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Indiana Pacers 124-104 on Tuesday in Indianapolis, snapping a three-game losing streak and clinching a playoff berth in the process. Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 24 points in the victory.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves&#8217; playoff berth marks a significant milestone for the team, which has struggled to consistently make the postseason in recent years. This win over the Pacers keeps Minnesota in contention for a higher seed and a more favorable first-round matchup.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating the Pacers throughout the game. Dosunmu had an efficient scoring night, while the Timberwolves&#8217; balanced attack overwhelmed Indiana&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<p>      The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Ayo Dosunmu<\/p>\n<p>A 24-year-old guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led the team with 24 points in the win over the Pacers.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Timberwolves<\/p>\n<p>An NBA team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota that clinched a playoff berth with the victory over the Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n<p>Indiana Pacers<\/p>\n<p>An NBA team based in Indianapolis, Indiana that lost to the Timberwolves 124-104 on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Indianapolis%2C+IN&amp;city=Indianapolis&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Timberwolves+clinch+playoff+berth+with+win+over+Pacers&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Findianapolis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F08%2Ftimberwolves-clinch-playoff-berth-with-win-over-pacers-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cThis was a big win for us to get back on track and clinch our spot in the playoffs. The guys really stepped up tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves will look to build momentum heading into the playoffs, while the Pacers will try to rebound from this loss and secure their own postseason berth.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Timberwolves&#8217; victory over the Pacers showcases the team&#8217;s ability to bounce back from a losing streak and clinch a playoff spot, setting them up for a potentially deep postseason run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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