How to watch Bulls vs. Pacers basketball game
By Scout Staff
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Through 3 Quarters
Only one more quarter stands between the Chicago Bulls and the victory they were favored to collect going into this night. They have emerged as the frontrunner and are ahead of the Indiana Pacers 87-79.
Chicago has been led by center Nikola Vucevic, who so far has dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards along with two blocks. Power forward Domantas Sabonis has led the way so far for Indiana, as he has posted a double-double on 15 rebounds and 12 points in addition to five assists.
the Pacers have lost 92% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this year, so this one seems just about wrapped up
Who’s Playing
Indiana @ Chicago
Current Records: Indiana 14-19; Chicago 19-10
What to Know
After a few days’ rest for both teams, the Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers will meet up at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 26 at United Center. Chicago is out to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
The stars were brightly shining for the Bulls in a 133-118 victory over the Houston Rockets last week. Small forward DeMar DeRozan and point guard Lonzo Ball were among the main playmakers for Chicago as the former had 26 points and six assists and the latter had 19 points and eight assists along with five steals and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, the stars were brightly shining for Indiana in a 118-106 win over Houston this past Thursday. Among those leading the charge for Indiana was center Myles Turner, who dropped a double-double on 32 points and ten boards.
Chicago is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (13-6), so they might be worth a quick bet.
The Bulls took a serious blow against the Pacers in the teams’ previous meeting in November, falling 109-77. Can Chicago avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll soon find out.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $68.00
Odds
The Bulls are a 5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bulls as an 8.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Indiana have won 16 out of their last 24 games against Chicago.
- Nov 22, 2021 – Indiana 109 vs. Chicago 77
- Apr 06, 2021 – Chicago 113 vs. Indiana 97
- Feb 15, 2021 – Chicago 120 vs. Indiana 112
- Dec 26, 2020 – Indiana 125 vs. Chicago 106
- Mar 06, 2020 – Indiana 108 vs. Chicago 102
- Jan 29, 2020 – Indiana 115 vs. Chicago 106
- Jan 10, 2020 – Indiana 116 vs. Chicago 105
- Nov 03, 2019 – Indiana 108 vs. Chicago 95
- Mar 05, 2019 – Indiana 105 vs. Chicago 96
- Jan 04, 2019 – Indiana 119 vs. Chicago 116
- Dec 04, 2018 – Indiana 96 vs. Chicago 90
- Nov 02, 2018 – Indiana 107 vs. Chicago 105
- Jan 06, 2018 – Indiana 125 vs. Chicago 86
- Dec 29, 2017 – Chicago 119 vs. Indiana 107
- Dec 06, 2017 – Indiana 98 vs. Chicago 96
- Nov 10, 2017 – Indiana 105 vs. Chicago 87
- Dec 30, 2016 – Indiana 111 vs. Chicago 101
- Dec 26, 2016 – Chicago 90 vs. Indiana 85
- Nov 05, 2016 – Indiana 111 vs. Chicago 94
- Oct 29, 2016 – Chicago 118 vs. Indiana 101
- Mar 29, 2016 – Chicago 98 vs. Indiana 96
- Dec 30, 2015 – Chicago 102 vs. Indiana 100
- Nov 27, 2015 – Indiana 104 vs. Chicago 92
- Nov 16, 2015 – Chicago 96 vs. Indiana 95
Injury Report for Chicago
- Derrick Jones Jr.: Out (Hamstring)
- Alex Caruso: Out (Foot)
- Tony Bradley: Out (Covid-19)
- Lonzo Ball: Out (Covid-19)
- Alfonzo McKinnie: Out (Covid-19)
- Patrick Williams: Out (Wrist)
Injury Report for Indiana
- Jeremy Lamb: Out (Wrist)
- Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Achilles)
- T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
- T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)