Pacers were missing four starters, their fifth was ejected and their top bench scorer fouled out. Yet Indiana still managed to beat Minnesota in OT.

Obi Toppins hit seven 3s for the shorthanded Pacers on Monday night, the last one an eventual game-winner with 3.5 seconds left to beat the Timberwolves in OT.

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The Pacers are riddled with injuries and may have a few key starters out for this game. They are up against a Timberwolves team who have won eight straight games. The Pacers are currently 16-19 on the road with a point differential of 1, while the Timberwolves have an 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.

Tonight, he faces an Indiana Pacers offense that’s at its best in a run-and-gun tempo — and more Indiana possessions mean more work for Gobert, who had 14 boards in his last outing against the Pacers. He should feast against the visitors’ depleted frontcourt, and the Over on 9.5 rebounds offers real value.