Nesmith, Huff Help Pacers Top Timberwolves 123-112 at Hilton Coliseum

The Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 at Hilton Coliseum on Oct. 7, 2026, with Aaron Nesmith and Jay Huff headlining their offensive production. Nesmith delivered 19 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 7-for-9 from the field and 4-for-6 from three-point range. His efficient scoring matched Anthony Edwards’ 19 points for Minnesota.

Huff supplied more than scoring, pairing his 16 points with four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in 17 minutes. He shot 6-for-11 overall and 2-for-4 from beyond the arc. Ben Sheppard contributed 13 points, five rebounds and two steals, connecting on three of five three-point attempts. Obi Toppin added 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting in 11 minutes, along with two rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block.

Minnesota had its own sharp perimeter performances. Edwards went 5-for-10 from the floor and 4-for-5 from deep in 20 minutes. Jaden McDaniels scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting, including a 4-for-6 showing from three, while adding three rebounds, a steal and a block in 21 minutes.

LaMelo Ball complemented that scoring with 14 points, four rebounds and seven assists in 20 minutes, shooting 5-for-9 overall and 4-for-6 from long distance. Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 10 points, three assists and a steal in 17 minutes. Those contributions were not enough to match Indiana’s 123-point output, as the Pacers secured the victory.