Bulls Outlast Pacers In Overtime
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers, 132-129, on overtime at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

The Bulls (32-34) and the Pacers (37-30) engaged in a tight battle that was decided on overtime. This was a back-and-forth contest in which both teams traded leads time and time again, particularly in the second half. Chicago looked in control most of the game and were holding a healthy eight-point lead entering the fourth quarter. However, the Pacers woke up in time to win the fourth quarter by eight points. The Pacers could’ve won the game in regulation, but the Bulls forced overtime on a turnaround jumper from DeMar DeRozan with 0.3 seconds left. The Bulls carried the momentum of the finish into overtime and secured the win after a 15-12 score in the extra five minutes. With the win, the Bulls moved to 16-18 on the road. Meanwhile, the Pacers fell to 20-14 at home.

DeMar DeRozan scored a game-high 46 points for the Bulls, and he also added nine rebounds, three assists and two steals. Alex Caruso recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 20 points. Nikola Vucevic posted a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double. Coby White recorded 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Torrey Craig chipped in with 10 points off the bench.

Myles Turner was the leading scorer for the Pacers with 27 points and seven rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 17 points and 14 assists. Aaron Nesmith posted 13 points and four rebounds. Pascal Siakam filled the stat sheet with 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks. T.J. McConnell had 16 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench. Jalen Smith had 15 points.
Posted on: 3/13/2024 7:38 PM
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