And there's turnover No. 20 for the Pacers with a quarter still left. T-Wolves up 102-77 heading into the fourth. T-Wolves won the third 39-24. Pacers 8 of 17 from the floor, 0 of 3 from 3, 8 of 11 at the line, 0.93 per possession. T-Wolves 15 of 23, 5 of 11, 4 of 5, 1.43 PPP.

Julius Randle 14 points, Ayo Dosunmu 13. Obi Toppin leads the Pacers with 12.

T-Wolves up 30-20 on points in the paint, 19-17 on the glass, 6-4 on second-chance points. Pacers up 11-6 on fast break points, Pacers 16 turnovers to the T-Wolves 11, T-Wolves up 21-11 on points off turnovers.

T-Wolves won the second quarter 28-26. Pacers 7 of 13 from the floor, 2 of 5 from 3, 10 of 10 at the line, 10 turnovers in that quarter alone, though, 0.98 per possession. T-Wolves 10 of 25, 2 of 12, 6 of 6, 1.01 per possession.

T-Wolves take a 63-53 lead over the Pacers at halfitme. Pacers 16 of 32 from the floor, 5 of 12 from 3, 16 of 18 at the line, but 16 turnovers (!!!!!!!). 1.00 per possession. T-Wolves 23 of 47, 8 of 21, 9 of 9, 1.15 per possession.

T-Wolves up 35-27 at the end of one. Pacers 9 of 19 from the floor, 3 of 7 from 3, 6 of 8 at the line, 1.02 per possession. T-Wolves 13 of 22, 6 of 9, 3 of 3, 1.28 per possession.

Starters: Pacers - Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jarace Walker, Kobe Brown, Jay Huff. T-Wolves: Mike Conley Jr., Ayo Dosunmu, Donte Divincenzo, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert

Gamer from tonight. Pacers couldn't stop Donovan Mitchell or James Harden so they faded in the fourth, but Micah Potter and Jalen Slawson had special performances: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Cavs won the third 35-33. Pacers 9 of 20 from the floor, 4 of 11 from 3, 11 of 12 at the line, 1.48 per possession. Cavs 13 of 25, 5 of 13, 4 of 4, 1.36 per possession.

Cavs up 24-12 on points in the paint. Cavs up 27-23 on the glass, 7-4 on second-chance points. Pacers up 7-6 on fast-break points. Teams have six turnovers each. Cavs up 6-2 on points off turnovers.

Pacers won the second 26-22. Pacers 7 of 22 from the floor, 2 of 11 from 3, 10 of 12 at the line, 1.03 per possession. Cavs 8 of 23, 4 of 13, 4 of 4, 0.97 per possession.

Pacers up 58-55 at halftime. Pacers 18 of 45 from the floor, 10 of 24 from 3, 12 of 15 at the line, 1.10 per possession. Cavs 20 of 47, 8 of 23, 7 of 10, 1.05 per possession. Micah Potter and Jalen Slawson 14 points each, Quenton Jackson 9. Harden 19, Mitchell 15, Bryant 9.

Mitchell misses the runner at the end of the first. Pacers up 32-31 at the end of the first. Pacers 11 of 23 from the floor, 8 of 13 from 3 (after a 7 of 9 start), 2 of 3 at the line, 1.17 per possession. Cavs 12 of 25, 4 of 10, 3 of 6, 1.12 per possession.

Pacers starters: Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson, Kobe Brown, Micah Potter. Cavs: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Keon Ellis, Thomas Bryant. (Man, what a collection.)

Gamer from that one. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Hornets up 100-82 heading into the fourth. Pacers won the third 32-31. Pacers 13 of 21 from the floor, 6 of 11 from 3, no FTs, 1.39 per possession. Hornets 11 of 23, 6 of 12 3 of 4, 1.36 per possession.

Pacers up 30-20 in the paint. Pacers up 28-27 on the glass. Hornets up 5-4 on second-chance points, Teams even 14-14 on fast-break points. Pacers seven turnovers to the Hornets' four. Hornets up 7-6 on points off turnovers.

Hornets rallied and won the second quarter 31-26. Pacers 11 of 25 from the floor, 2 of 5 from 3, 2 of 5 at the line, 1.17 per possession. Hornets 12 of 26, 7 of 13, no FTs, 1.35 per possession.

Hornets up 69-50 at the break. Pacers 20 of 49 from the floor, 5 of 17 from 3, 5 of 8 at the line, 0.97 per possession. Hornets 24 of 52, 14 of 27, 7 of 8, 1.29 per possession. Siakam 12 points. Sion James 13, Ball and Miller 12 each.

Hornets up 38-24 after one. Pacers 9 of 25 from the floor, 3 of 12 from 3, 3 of 3 at the line, 0.82 points per possession. Hornets 12 of 26, 7 of 14, 7 of 8, 1.25 per possession.

(Following Pacers-Hornets from home tonight.) Pacers starters: Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam, Jay Huff. LaMelo Ball, Kon Kneuppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, Ryan Kalkbrenner

The Pacers' offensive system is based on randomized action, so it only works when players get enough time together to know how their teammates will operate without designed plays. Wednesday's 145-point performance was a sign that their young guys get it: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Pacers up 117-92 heading into the fourth. Pacers won the third 34-26. Pacers 14 of 24 from the floor, 4 of 12 from 3, 2 of 3 at the line, 1.24 per possession in the period. Bulls 8 of 22, 5 of 13, 5 of 8, 0.98 per possession.

Pacers up 38-32 on points in the paint. Bulls up 23-15 on the glass, 6-5 on second-chance points. Pacers up 14-7 on fast-break points. Bulls with 12 turnovers to the Pacers' four. Pacers up 26-5 on points off turnovers. Pacers 30 assists in a half is wild.

Pacers won the second quarter 44-33. Pacers 16 of 26 from the floor, 8 of 15 from 3, 4 of 4 at the line, 1.71 per possession. (!!). Bulls 12 of 24, 4 of 12, 5 of 7, 1.18 per possession.

Pacers up 83-66 at the break. Season high for points in a half. Pacers 33 of 54 from the floor, 12 of 28 from 3, 5 of 5 at the line, 1.43 per possession. Bulls 26 of 47, 6 of 17, 8 of 11, 1.12 per possession. Siakam 23 points, Huff 14, Buzelis 14, Sexton 13.

Pacers up 39-33 after one. Pacers 17 of 28 from the floor, 4 of 13 from 3, 1 of 1 at the line, 1.20 per possession. Bulls 14 of 23, 2 of 5, 3 of 4, 1.07 per possession.

Bulls actual starters: Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Guerschon Yabusele

Pacers starters: Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam, Jay Huff.

Like so much else across the last 2 1/2 years, Wednesday's pro day served as testament to just how much Curt Cignetti has changed around here, and just how quickly. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

T.J. McConnell won't play tonight against the Bulls and the Pacers have been careful with him since a hamstring strain in the preseason. But he is gaining his explosiveness recently and he's maintained his offensive efficiency in a trying season www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Injury story updated with Nembhard and McConnell also out along with Walker and Nesmith: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Obi Toppin is a still a little hesitant when leaping off his right foot because he keeps expecting it to hurt, but it hasn't. He's playing better when he's not thinking about it and in limited minutes his numbers have been excellent: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

In the midst of what will likely become the worst season in franchise history, the Pacers have been grateful to their fanbase for their understanding. That's why it was so important for them to end a home losing streak that went back almost two months. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Gamer from tonight. Pacers win their first home game in almost two months by holding Miami to 11 in the fourth: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Pacers up 108-107 heading into the fourth. Heat won the third 32-29. Pacers 13 of 23 from the floor, 3 of 7 from 3, no FTs in the period, 1.21 per possession. Heat 13 of 25, 6 of 12, no FTs. 1.33 per possession. Eight fouls, but no FTs for either team.

Heat up 38-22 in the paint, 17-16 on the glass, 4-0 on offensive rebounds, 6-0 on second-chance points, 8-6 on fast-break points. Pacers nine turnovers, Heat 6. Heat up 16-5 on points of turnovers. Pacers up 48-22 on bench points.

Pacers won the second quarter 45-39. Pacers 17 of 25 from the floor, 7 of 12 from the 3, 4 of 5 at the line, 1.49 per possession. Heat 15 of 24, 2 of 6, 7 of 9, 1.35 per possession.

Pacers up 79-75 at the break. Pacers 30 of 44 from the floor (68.2%), 13 of 22 from 3 (59.1%). 6 of 8 at the line, 1.40 per possession. Heat 28 of 46 (60.9%). 7 of 17 from 3, 12 fo 16 at the line. 1.36 per possession. Potter 19 points, Siakam 18, McConnell 11, Brown 10. Herro 23.

Heat up 36-34 after one. Pacers 13 of 19 from the floor, 6 of 10 from 3-point range, 2 of 3 at the line. 1.29 per possession. Heat 13 of 22, 5 of 11, 5 of 7, 1.38 per possession.

Pacers starting three guys who either are or were on two-way deals. Starting lineup No. 42. Starters: Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson, Pascal Siakam. Heat: Davion Mitchell, Tyler Hero, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo

And on Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson's return to Indy from the welcome-back video to the in-your-face-and-fouling-you defense from Andrew Nembhard: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

When Jay Huff missed his second free throw it looked like his whole body winced. But just being in a game like the Pacers' wild loss against the Clippers' Friday served Rick Carlisle's purpose of treating these games like their playoffs: www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Toppin misses the 3 at the end of the period. Pacers up 88-86 heading into the fourth. Clippers won the third 36-28. Pacers 10 of 19 from the floor, 4 of 4 from 3, 4 of 4 at the line, 1.13 per possession. Clippers 13 of 23, 5 of 11, 5 of 6, 1.46 per possession.

Clippers up 22-18 on points in the paint. 28-20 on the glass, 12-3 on offensive rebounds, 15-10 on second-chance points. Pacers up 10-6 on fast-break points. Pacers with eight turnovers to Clippers, nine. Pacers up 19-11 on points off turnovers.

Clippers won the second quarter 29-18. Pacers 7 of 17 from the floor, 1 of 5 from 3, 3 of 5 at the line, 0.74 per possession. Clippers 10 of 23, 0 of 5, 9 of 11, 1.22 per possession.

Pacers up 60-50 at halftime. Pacers 23 of 43 from the floor, 9of 16 from 3, 5 of 7 at the line, 1.17 per possession. Clippers 18 of 50, 5 of 16, 9 of 11, 0.96 per possession. Nembhard 13 points, Nesmith 11, Leonard 11, Mathurin eight.

Pacers double up Clippers 42-21 in the first. Pacers 16 of 26 from the floor, 8 of 11 from 3, 2 of 2 at the line, 1.56 points per possession. Clippers 8 of 27, 5 of 11, no FTs, 0.75 per possession.

Starters: Pacers-Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam, Jay Huff. Clippers: Darius Garland, Derrick Jones, Jr., Kawhi Leonard, John Collins, Brook Lopez.

Wrote about Ben Sheppard, who is shooting 43% from 3-point range since December after some early-season struggles. On how he's tried to add some offensive aggression to his game and how it's helped him as a shooter: www.indystar.com/story/sports...