Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers

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Chicago Bulls

24-37, 13-16 Away

Final
112 - 127

Indiana Pacers

34-25, 18-10 Home

Nesmith scores a career-high 27 points to lead Pacers past Bulls 127-112

Giddey's strong form continues with 18 points vs. Pacers

Nesmith, a fifth-year guard who returned in January after missing 30 games with an ankle injury, shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range. Three of those came in the third quarter, when he scored 13 points.

Tyrese Haliburton had his fifth consecutive double-double for Indiana with 17 points and 12 assists. The Pacers, who outscored the Bulls 32-20 in the final quarter, had all five starters score in double digits.

Coby White led the Bulls with 26 points, including 20 in the first half. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis each had 18.

Takeaways Bulls: Although Chicago has more road wins (13) than at home (11), the Bulls' away record dropped to 13-16. The Bulls can score in spurts, but don't defend well.

Pacers: Now 18-7 in 2025, Indiana improved its home record to 19-10. And Nesmith's resurgence provides more scoring punch from a player known for defense.

Key moment Nesmith sank 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions to give the Pacers their largest lead at 90-79 in the third quarter.

Key stat The Pacers' reserves outscored the Bulls 11-4 at the start of the fourth quarter to give them a 106-96 lead.

Up next The Bulls host Cleveland on Tuesday, the same night the Pacers host Houston.

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Regular Season Series

IND leads series 3-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0	End of Game	112 - 127
4th 0.0	End of the 4th Quarter	112 - 127
4th 23.0	shot clock turnover	112 - 127
4th 45.1	Ben Sheppard defensive rebound	112 - 127
4th 48.1	Matas Buzelis misses 25-foot three point jumper	112 - 127

Statistics

CHI		IND
44-88	FG	48-87
50	Field Goal %	55
10-33	3PT	19-44
30	Three Point %	43
14-18	FT	12-18
78	Free Throw %	67
42	Rebounds	36
12	Offensive Rebounds	5
30	Defensive Rebounds	31
24	Assists	34
6	Steals	7
4	Blocks	4
12	Turnovers	10
2	Team Turnovers	2
14	Total Turnovers	12
1	Technical Fouls	0
1	Total Technical Fouls	0
0	Flagrant Fouls	0
16	Points Conceded Off Turnovers	25
18	Fast Break Points	15
60	Points in Paint	48
17	Fouls	16
9	Largest Lead	15

Indiana Pacers Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Obi Toppin, F	Day-To-Day	Mar 26
Aaron Nesmith, G	Day-To-Day	Mar 26
Ivica Zubac, C	Out	Mar 20
Johnny Furphy, G	Out	Feb 9
Tyrese Haliburton, G	Out	Jan 27

Chicago Bulls Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Anfernee Simons, G	Out	Mar 27
Nick Richards, C	Day-To-Day	Mar 26
Guerschon Yabusele, F	Day-To-Day	Mar 26
Rob Dillingham, G	Day-To-Day	Mar 26
Isaac Okoro, F	Day-To-Day	Mar 26

Game Information

Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Attendance: 17,028 · Capacity:

2025-26 Central Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Detroit	53	20	.726	-	W1
Cleveland	45	28	.616	8	L1
Milwaukee	29	43	.403	23.5	L2
Chicago	29	43	.403	23.5	L1
Indiana	16	57	.219	37	L1

Full Standings

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