IND vs MIN Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves

IND vs MIN Dream11: NBA All-Star Break is looming in and with the break nearing, players can get a bit of their energy back as the postseason nears. With the break, the teams will also have the chance to devise further strategies for the resumption and a bunch of players who are injured right now can find a huge chance to recover. The resumption period will be crucial and we can see some teams mounting up a substantial attack. Let us jump into this game between Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Pacers have been struggling all season, they have lost twice as many games as they won them and the wind has been taken out of the Indiana sail. However, they have now ensured that the wind can potentially be out of the sail which would mean the team is heading towards the lottery. At any rate, acquiring Tyrese Haliburton can bode well in the long term.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves have been playing some impressive basketball and they are surely in contention for the Play-in tournament. Minnesota has built around Karl Anthony-Towns and he has been surrounded with terrific young players who bring versatile skillset to the fore. If Minnesota can improve the defense, they can be much better.

Host: Indiana Pacers
Visitors: Minnesota Timberwolves
Match Timing: 14 February, @ 01:30 AM
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Pacers: The offseason will be huge
Tyrese Haliburton is a highly impressive one-guard but at this point, the Pacers guard rotation is a logjam. Malcolm Brogdon, who had the keys to the Point Guard in the prior periods has been injured for most parts. Apart from Chris Duarte and Buddy Hield are the two off-guards but how will the Pacers proceed once Brogdon becomes a regular? Will they throw in a three-guard starting rotation of Haliburton-Duarte-Brogdon and bring in Buddy Hield off the bench? One thing is clear the team lacks a big-time wing or even a sturdy frontline after Myles Turner has been sidelined long-term and Domantas Sabonis along with Justin Holiday was traded away.

This is why I wonder how the Pacers will go on about it? They can perhaps head to the lottery, perhaps draft a young wing, big Forward, or Center, or perhaps they can leverage the draft pick to land someone of high value in the league. I have read in some places that the Pacers’ Franchise doesn’t like to go through a rebuilding window and wants to be in the win-now mode, a route opposition to teams like Pistons, Magic, or Thunder these days. So, well, we can see a different approach from the Pacers than going through a long rebuild. It will be interesting how they go about it next season.

Timberwolves: Passing as the forte but defense is an issue
Timberwolves have been one of the most entertaining teams on the offensive end this season. They have a great passing culture and they have surely prioritized the ball movement aspect both around the perimeter and inside-out. They have built one of the best offensive teams in the league and they have adjusted well to change the ball from Spalding to Wilson. Last season, the team didn’t win even 33% of their games and right now, they are two games above the 50% mark, well within the reach of the Play-in tournament spot. This is a wonderful return and if the Wolves can work on winning against teams that are higher up the ladder, they will be in uncharted territories for the Franchise since the departure of Kevin Garnett in the mid-2000s.

The special core contains a brilliant Center in Karl Anthony-Towns, who has been a terrific shooter from deep and also can throw down jams inside. His passing is also incredible and he is the team’s most consistent player with his rebounding and overall toolkit. D’Angelo Russell has also knocked down a bunch of contested jumpers and his playmaking gives the Wolves a sustained offensive system. Anthony Edwards can drive to the rim and his ability to finish makes him one of the best finishers in the league. McDaniels and Vanderbilt have brought some hop to the Forward spot while Malik Beasley has been an effective offensive player off the bench. Patrick Beverley has been doing a great job as a playmaker as well. Overall, the Timberwolves have been blossoming but their defense needs further fixing.

Indiana Pacers | Minnesota Timberwolves
Games: 57| 56
Wins: 19| 29
Defeats: 38| 27

Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

strong>Indiana Pacers Team News

• Isaiah Jackson is OUT for the game
• Malcolm Brogdon is QUESTIONABLE for this contest.
• Myles Turner, TJ Warren, TJ McConnell, Ricky Rubio are OUT for a long-term.

Pacers Expected Starting Five

Middle: PF: Oshae Brissett | C: Goga Bitadze
Guards: SG: Buddy Hield | PG: Tyrese Haliburton | SG: Chris Duarte
BENCH: Jalen Smith, Tristan Thompson, Lance Stephenson, DeJon Jarreau, , Keifer Sykes, Duane Washington Jr.

Minnesota Timberwolves Teams News:

• Anthony Edwards is QUESTIONABLE for the game
• McKinley Wright IV is OUT for the game

Timberwolves Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Anthony Edwards(QUESTIONABLE)
Middle: PF: Jarred Vanderbilt | C: Karl Anthony-Towns
Guards: PG: D’Angelo Russell | PG: Patrick Beverley

BENCH: Malik Beasley, Naz Reid, Jaylen Nowell, Taurean Prince, Jaden McDaniels, Leandro Bolmano, Jordan McLaughlin, Josh Okogie, Nathan Knight, Jake Layman.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Karl Anthony-Towns(MIN)
Points: 27
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 08
Steals: 02
Blocks: 01
Anthony-Towns has been scoring from both inside and outside on a regular basis whereas his rebounding is top-notch while his playmaking has improved as well. The Center has scored in 21-27 points range while grabbing 8-12 rebounds and dishing 4 or more assists regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-55

Tyrese Haliburton(IND)
Points: 23
Rebounds: 03
Assists: 06
Steals: 03
Young Haliburton has been having a great season and his debut with the Pacers was pretty promising. The Guard can be expected to score 18 or more and dish 5 or more assists on a regular basis.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 39-51

Anthony Edwards(MIN)
Points: 31
Rebounds: 06
Assists: 08
Blocks: 01
Edward’s driving game has been on-point since the beginning of the season and his shooting has also seen an uptick. The wing has scored 25 or more in three of the last five games. He is QUESTIONABLE for the game.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 33-45

Buddy Hield(IND)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 09
Assists: 08
Hield was a tough time with the Kings but his fortunes can turn with the Pacers. The high-quality three-point shooter can be expected to be in the 14-20 points range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-39

D’Angelo Russell(MIN)
Points: 18
Rebounds: 01
Assists: 03
Steals: 01
The Point Guard showcases his lovely long-range shooting that contains pull-ups, fadeaways, etc. on a regular basis while being a high-yielding playmaker. The lefty-guard has usually scored in 18-22 points range and dishes 6 or more assists regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 27-46

Chris Duarte(IND)
Points: 18
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 03
Steals: 01
Chris has been a great presence and as a rookie, he has a high potential to develop into a long-term all-around option. Chris has scored 18 or more in three straight games.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-40

IND vs MINDREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

• Patrick Beverley(MIN) had 10 points, 6 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 block in the last game. The all-around veteran guard has been scoring in the 9-11 range while dishing 5-7 assists a game.
• Jaden McDaniels(MIN) had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist in the last game. McDaniels has done well in terms of scoring and he has been in the 9-14 points range.
• Oshae Brissett(IND) had 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks in the last game. Oshae is in for a bigger role with the Domantas Sabonis trade. He has scored 15 or more in two games straight while grabbing 6 rebounds or more in two games straight.
• Jarred Vanderbilt(MIN)had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last contest. The hustling Forward has been in the 6-9 points and has grabbed 5 or more rebounds regularly.
• Malik Beasley(MIN)had 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal in the last contest. Beasley has been scoring 10 or more points regularly this season.
• Jalen Smith(IND) had 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal in the last game. Young Smith can enjoy a bigger role with the Pacers and perhaps can be in the 10-15 points and 4-6 rebounds range.
• Jordan McLaughlin(MIN) had 4 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal in the last game. Jordan has been in the above range mostly.
• Lance Stephenson(IND) had 8 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds in the last game. Stephenson’s role will reduce with the influx of guards in the lineup. A 6-8 points and 3-4 assists range can be expected.
• Naz Reid(IND) had 3 points, 2 rebounds in the last game. Reid has not been consistent in terms of getting over 10 points

IND vs MIN Dream11 Team

PG: D Russell
SG: M Beasley, T Haliburton(PP), C Duarte
SF: B Hield, O Brissett
PF: J Vanderbilt
C:   K Towns(SP)

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Where to watch NBA Live Score?

This is not a piece of great news for India-based viewers who want to catch the peppy Timberwolves and Haliburton shining in his new role. Streaming services Voot and JIOTV are not going to stream this game while the TV channels MTV and VH1 are not going to broadcast this game. So instead of relying on these services, you can buy the annual subscription in the NBA League Pass, which provides access to all the live games and if you miss the live stream, you can also watch the full game replays. For knowing the scores, stats, and news, visit the official website of the NBA.