Pacers Top Timberwolves

Jamaal Tinsley had 20 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, and Austin Croshere had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead the suspension- and injury-depleted Pacers to a 106-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night.

The Pacers used teamwork and superior three-point shooting to offset talent deficiencies and win for the second time in three games since Ron Artest, Jermaine O’Neal and Stephen Jackson were suspended for fighting with Detroit Piston fans last Friday.

The Pacers were 13 of 25 from three-point range, consistently beat the Timberwolves to loose balls and made the extra pass for wide open shots.

The Timberwolves have their own problems.

Michael Olowokandi was suspended for the game by the team after being arrested at an Indianapolis nightclub early Thursday morning. Police used a stun gun to subdue the 7-foot center after he would not leave the club.