Indiana Pacers - Minnesota Timberwolves: betting tip (kef 1.71) and bets on the NBA match

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Indiana lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the last match — 108:117. And it all started very cheerfully. The Pacers confidently moved the ball, found free throws and led 58:55 by the big break. It seemed that just a little more and you could cling. But, as is often the case with teams without tournament motivation, the game crumbled after a long break. The third quarter is a wake—up call, the fourth is already a verdict. The opponent added to the defense, and Indiana lost its rhythm. The percentage from the game is only 38%. Yes, it was flying well from behind the arc (39%), but basketball is not just about three-pointers. It's also about tempo control, paint play, and, importantly, a cool head at the end. The Pacers are having obvious problems with this right now. On an individual level, Mikan Potter stood out with 21 points and 12 rebounds. But, as the classic said, one in the field is not a warrior. The team is in 14th place in the East, and this is already the verdict of the season.

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But Minnesota managed to surprise — and with a minus sign. The loss to the Charlotte Hornets (108:122) is a case of fans clutching their heads. The scenario was high-quality: we failed the start, then came back strongly in the second quarter and even took the lead. But after a long break, there was a real collapse — 19 points in a quarter. The wolves' problems were on the surface: 17 losses, a lost shield, and a lack of stability in attack. Yes, 46% of the game is not a disaster, but when the defense gives the opponent a second chance, it's not enough. Julius Randle became the leader with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Rudy Gober scored a double-double. But the team is currently going through a difficult period — three defeats in a row. However, Minnesota is eighth in the West and is desperately clinging to a better position ahead of the playoffs.