Jan. 2, 2010 at Conseco Fieldhouse
Pacers 122, Timberwolves 111
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END RESULT
Jim O'Brien unveiled not only his 12th lineup of the season but new rotation and the response was most encouraging as the Pacers played with great energy and chemistry in dominating most of the game, building a 29-point lead, before holding on in the face of a furious Minnesota rally in fourth quarter to pull out a 122-111 victory Saturday before 12,685 in Conseco Fieldhouse.
Roy Hibbert and Luther Head scored 21 apiece to lead seven Pacers in double figures as O'Brien moved Josh McRoberts into the lineup (for his first career start), made Earl Watson the starting point guard and A.J. Price the backup.
IMPACT
The Pacers snapped their eight-game losing streak to improve to 10-22 overall, but they take a six-game road losing streak into New York Sunday night. Minnesota lost its fourth in a row to fall to 7-28 overall, 3-14 on the road.