Pascal Siakam scored 14 points and the Pacers beat the Timberwolves 135-134 in overtime after blowing a 24-point lead Tuesday night in Minnesota in their 2025-26 preseason opener.

The Pacers play their first preseason home game on at 7 p.m. Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder .

Two-way contract guard RayJ Dennis scored 16 points, hitting four 3-pointers, to lead the Pacers. Forward Jarace Walker added 13 points, and forward Aaron Nesmith added 12. Forward Jalen Slawson scored nine points, including six of the Pacers' 11 in overtime. Johnny Furphy added 12 points and guard Taleon Peter had 10. Johnny Juzang led the Timberwolves with 20 points and Anthony Edwards scored 17.

Here are three observations.

Pacers torture T-Wolves with full-court pressure

The Pacers have been adaman

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