Tyrese Haliburton delivered 23 points and eight assists to guide the Indiana Pacers to a 132-123 victory over the Chicago Bulls, halting a four-game losing streak. Pascal Siakam contributed 21 points, helping Indiana improve to 10-14 on the season.
The Pacers excelled offensively, shooting 56.5% from the field and making 18 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. Bennedict Mathurin added 19 points, while six Indiana players scored in double figures.
The Bulls, led by Zach LaVine’s 32 points, rallied late but fell short. Chicago reduced a 13-point halftime deficit to just three with 6:53 left in the fourth quarter. Haliburton responded with a clutch three-pointer, initiating an 8-0 run to secure the win.
Indiana’s ball movement and efficiency stood out as they recorded 33 assists. Siakam and Myles Turner combined to shoot 6-for-10 from three-point range, while T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin provided 17 points each off the bench.
Chicago matched Indiana’s three-point shooting volume but lacked the same efficiency, converting just 42%. Coby White added 19 points and nine assists, while Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 15 points for the Bulls.
Haliburton hit five three-pointers, anchoring Indiana’s offensive rhythm and controlling the pace. Siakam’s versatility and Turner’s defensive presence helped the Pacers keep Chicago at bay in the final moments.
The Bulls, who had won two straight before this loss, fell to 10-14. Despite LaVine’s strong performance, Chicago struggled to close the gap in the fourth quarter. Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey combined for 23 points, but their contributions weren’t enough.
