Josh Giddey and Coby White each scored 29 points as the Chicago Bulls (27-38) defeated the Indiana Pacers (35-28) 121-103 on Monday night.
Giddey added 10 rebounds before exiting midway through the fourth quarter with a right ankle injury.
White helped secure Chicago’s third straight victory, keeping the team in 10th place and holding onto the final Eastern Conference play-in spot.
Myles Turner led Indiana with 15 points, but the Pacers struggled offensively without Tyrese Haliburton, who missed his third consecutive game due to a hip injury.
Indiana shot just 39.6% from the field and 25% (10-of-40) from three-point range, falling behind in the second quarter and never recovering.
The game was tied at 27 after the first quarter before the Bulls erupted for 40 points in the second, taking a 67-48 lead into halftime.
Nikola Vucevic contributed 11 points and 11 rebounds, recording his 195th career double-double, passing Horace Grant for third-most in Bulls history.
Chicago never let its lead slip below double digits in the second half, keeping Indiana at bay while maintaining control of the pace.
Kevin Huerter added 13 points off the bench for Chicago, while Tre Jones dished out eight assists to go with eight points.
Zach Collins and Matas Buzelis combined for 15 points and 13 rebounds, providing additional support in the frontcourt.
Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard led Indiana’s bench with 10 and 12 points, respectively, but the Pacers could not close the gap.
Chicago shot 50% from the field and outrebounded Indiana 56-39, dominating the boards throughout the game.
