Indiana Pacers – Chicago Bulls: Division clash
The Pacers host the Bulls in a game that pits a team angling for a top draft pick against a Play-In hopeful. The trajectories don’t match, but Indiana can still wake up for a night and turn a mismatch into a tight game now and then.
Indiana Pacers: using the home court
Four losses in five have the Pacers slipping back into the form they’ve shown most of the season. Heavy defeats to Detroit (78-121) and Atlanta (116-132) underline how often Indiana gets outclassed. Still, Rick Carlisle’s squad can spring surprises — remember the road win in Oklahoma City (117-114).
Back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where they’ve won eight of 11 this season, the Pacers will get the crowd — which might drag the league’s second-worst offense (110.9 points per game) to a better night. The roster should be nearly full, and against Bulls who rarely defend, guys like Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam can make a real difference.
INJURY REPORT : Obi Toppin (OUT) – Jarace Walker (questionable)
Chicago Bulls: must-win in the playoff push
The Bulls have won four of five and sit perfectly balanced at 23-23. Josh Giddey’s return has given them a spark, visible in wins over top teams like Boston (114-111) and Minnesota (120-115). Even the 138-110 win over the Clippers, who rarely lose lately, is a positive sign for Billy Donovan’s group.
The loss to the Lakers (118-129) exposed Chicago’s big problem: defense. Luka Doncic poured in 46, and when someone heats up like that, it’s tough to hang on. The Bulls give up 119.9 points per game — the fifth-worst defense in the league. Luckily their offense works (117.9 PPG, 7th); without it they’d struggle to beat anyone.
INJURY REPORT : Zach Collins (OUT) – Tre Jones (OUT)
NBA Predictions Indiana Pacers vs Chicago Bulls
Over 233.5 points
The Bulls will try to push the pace — that’s when they’re at their best. The Pacers can keep up and put up points too, even if scoring isn’t their strong suit. Add the fact two of the league’s poorer defenses meet, and this should favor scorers: Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis for Chicago; Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin for Indiana.
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