Timberwolves-Indiana game recap

Jaden McDaniels of the Timberwolves had a strong game, both on offense (18 points) and defense by holding the Pacers' top scorer to 10 points.

November 24, 2022 at 3:10AM
The Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels, shown in a game two weeks ago at home, scored 18 points in a win at Indiana on Wednesday night. (Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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McDaniels set the tone defensively for the Wolves by limiting Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton to only 10 points. McDaniels also scored 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting.

By the numbers

4 Second-chance points for Indiana.

68 Shooting percentage for the Wolves' starting lineup.

74 Wolves points in the paint, nearly doubling Indiana's 38.

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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