Pascal Siakam and Thomas Bryant powered the Indiana Pacers to a commanding 129-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Siakam scored 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting, while Bryant contributed a season-high 22 points and eight rebounds.
Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton finished with 16 points and 13 assists. The Pacers, now 20-18, have won four straight games and 10 of their last 13 contests.
The Bulls struggled to keep up with Indiana’s pace from the outset. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 31 points, but the team committed 14 first-half turnovers, compared to just four for the Pacers. Coby White added 19 points and five assists for the Bulls, who fell to 17-20 after losing for the first time in three games.
The Pacers dominated despite missing starting center Myles Turner, who was sidelined with an illness. Indiana’s bench also contributed significantly, with Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker scoring 12 points each. The Pacers’ defense forced 18 turnovers overall and held the Bulls to 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc.
Nikola Vucevic scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds for the Bulls, while Patrick Williams had a quiet night, contributing just two points.
Indiana’s shooting efficiency proved too much for Chicago to overcome. The Pacers shot 52% from the field, with Siakam leading the charge and Bryant dominating inside. Their rebounding effort also stood out, with 46 boards compared to Chicago’s 39.
