Live stream: Pacers 120, Bulls 104

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Treatment. Second opinions. Super Mario Strikers. And standing all day.
That’s what lifted Tyrese Haliburton from questionable with a back injury to an historic, 20-20 performance in Thursday’s victory at Chicago. pic.twitter.com/NI39PxiGTG – 11:36 PM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Tyrese Halliburton’s growth as an emotional and vocal leader:
“He’s a player that plays with great emotion. But he’s really learned how to channel those emotions the right way to be the ultimate leader of this team.” pic.twitter.com/DenZXQBdNG – 11:18 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Alex Caruso and the Bulls defense made a valiant comeback in the third against the Pacers, but in the end too much Tyrese Haliburton. Way too much Haliburton!
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/12/… – 11:14 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Dalen Terry was +29 tonight despite the Bulls losing by 16 points.
Billy Donovan was positive about his performance: “Dalen’s competitive. He wants to learn, he wants to get better and I give him credit for continuing to keep himself ready to play.” pic.twitter.com/JYYtSZwPuc – 11:09 PM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
After Tyrese Haliburton’s 21-point, 20-assist, zero turnover performance in Indiana’s win at Chicago tonight, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Halliburton almost did not play.
“I was surprised that he played based on how he was presenting this morning,” Carlisle said. pic.twitter.com/7fr1NcJZfX – 11:06 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Myles Turner with an #NBAAllStar caliber night 🌟
24 PTS | 6 REB | 3 BLK
Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/nlsehcFfte – 10:51 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
“We’re young, we’re hungry, we want to win.”
Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Smith walk off the court after a second straight win on the road 💪 pic.twitter.com/GuW0BozCuQ – 10:46 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
pic.twitter.com/fDa8TIHERv – 10:44 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
“It’s a good win for us,” RIck Carlisle says. He’s happy with how his team weathered the storm of that third quarter. Haliburton reached about what Carlisle considers his minutes limit, but they needed all of it to steady the ship and win. – 10:41 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A wild stat: Tyrese Haliburton handed out a career-high 20 assists — and the Bulls had 19 assists as a team.
He also hit six 3s, the Bulls had seven.
Bulls led 93-90 with 7:51 left; Haliburton was reinserted and the Pacers outscored them 30-11 to close. – 10:39 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
20/20 vision 👀
make Tyrese Haliburton an #NBAAllStar Starter: Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/EQyKYXck26 – 10:38 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Tyrese Haliburton tonight vs. the Bulls:
21 PTS (6 3PM)
20 AST
0 TO
The first 20 assist, 0 turnover game since Chris Paul in 2016 🙌 pic.twitter.com/mHNl23Ew3O – 10:35 PM

Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
From @ESPNStatsInfo Tyrese Haliburton is the 2nd player since turnovers began being tracked in 1977-78 to have 20 points, 20 assists and 0 turnovers in a game
(Chris Paul in 2016) – 10:30 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Too much Tyrese Haliburton.
Bulls fall to Pacers.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/bulls-news-2/1… – 10:28 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
2-0 on the quick trip 👏 pic.twitter.com/no8ZjGkIBB – 10:27 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haliburton postgame (to @PacersJJ):
“The medical staff was amazing today. I couldn’t even, like, walk this morning at shootaround. They saved me today and allowed me to come out and have this performance.”
21pts, 20asts and 0 turnovers in 37mins. – 10:27 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Final. pic.twitter.com/WmJcnyFk39 – 10:26 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Quick recap from a Pacers win in Chiacgo: si.com/nba/pacers/sch… – 10:25 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 20 assists and 0 turnovers in a game:
Chris Paul (2016)
Rickey Green (1984)
John Lucas (1983)
Kevin Porter (1978)
And now, Tyrese Haliburton. pic.twitter.com/A4MA5hC9D3 – 10:24 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
That’ll do it. Bulls drop a 120-104 loss to the Pacers despite erasing a 25-point deficit in the second half.
Patrick Williams leads scoring with 22 points. DeRozan (21 pts), Coby White (16 pts), Alex Caruso (15 pts) and Ayo Dosunmu (15 pts) all in double digits. – 10:23 PM

Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Pacers 120, Bulls 104.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 21 points with a career-high 20 assists. Sensational performance by the Pacers young star. – 10:23 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers win 120-104. They survive a miserable scoring stretch in the late third/early fourth quarter and close the game great. Haliburton was fantastic with 21 points and 20 assists with 0 turnovers. Pacers are 16-14 and have won two straight on the road. – 10:23 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Haliburton with 21 points, 20 assists, and 0 turnovers (!!!!) in a win tonight for the Pacers. – 10:23 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
What a night for Tyrese Haliburton: 21pts
20 assists (career-high)
0 turnovers
He’s the first player with 20 assists and 0 turnovers since Chris Paul in 2016.
And more importantly, he checked in and helped the Pacers close out a road win: 120-104 over the Bulls. – 10:22 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pacers 120, Bulls 104
Bulls drop to 3-2 on season-high, 6-game homestand
Williams 22 pts
DeRozan 21 pts, 5 assists
Haliburton 21 pts, 20 assists (career-high), 0 turnovers
Turner 24 pts – 10:22 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Tyrese Haliburton posts the first 20-assist, 0-turnover game since Chris Paul in 2016. – 10:21 PM

Zach Kram @zachkram
While everyone was watching Celtics-Pistons, Tyrese Haliburton joined Chris Paul as the only players in NBA history with 20 points, 20 assists, and 0 turnovers in a game – 10:21 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
20 assists for Haliburton … could have been a Bull – 10:21 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
That’s 21 points and 20 assists for Tyrese Haliburton. – 10:20 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Tyrese Haliburton’s reaction to getting robbed of his 20th assist of the night 😂 pic.twitter.com/yTb5egP6Ky – 10:20 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Patrick Williams is doing some stuff tonight. pic.twitter.com/o1sxsvlL9J – 10:15 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
After the comeback, Pacers respond by hitting 5 of 7 3-pters and might have this one under control. They lead #Bulls 112-100 with 2:32 left. Haliburton has 21 pts, 19 assists. – 10:14 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Nesmith for 3. Pacers up 12, and some fans are heading for the exits. What a weird game. Pacers went on a gross 9-minute drought, but they defended well enough early in the game to give themselves a chance late. So far, they’ve done well with that chance. – 10:14 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Tyrese Haliburton has tied his career-high with 19 assists
And doesn’t have a turnover – 10:13 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
The Pistons are now at the summit of Mount Infamy
They have tied the longest consecutive loss streak in NBA history (28) by the 2014-2016 Sixers.
They are one loss from tying the longest consecutive loss streak in NBA/NFL/NHL/MLB history (29) by the 1942-1945 Chicago Cardinals. – 10:12 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Patrick Williams! pic.twitter.com/CmfNeqz52F – 10:10 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A gorgeous pass from Haliburton leads to a 3-point play by Myles Turner to cap a 12-0 Pacers run pic.twitter.com/wFFSOVDE5E – 10:10 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
The fan behind me keeps telling me quotes to put in my game recap followed by “Per the fan behind me,” It’s super funny. He is dismayed by Haliburton’s triples. – 10:10 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Haliburton hits back-to-back ridiculous 3s. He’s up to 19 points and 16 assists with 0 turnovers. Pacers are on a 12-0 run in less than 2 minutes. – 10:08 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Annnd the Bulls have erased a 25-point deficit, feasting inside and overpowering the Pacers.
35-7 Bulls run for a three-point lead. – 10:06 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
What an ending to Coby White’s cold spell. He drains a logo 3 from about 30 feet as shot clock expired and #Bulls have erased a 25-point deficit. They lead Pacers 93-90 with 7:50 left. – 10:05 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Coby White 3 from the parking lot and the Bulls lead. Tyrese Haliburton is at the scorers table. – 10:05 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
these Bulls have got a little kick to them huh – 10:05 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls’ 25-point deficit is gone. Coby White snaps an 0-16 stretch from 3 with a shot-clock beating deep 3 and Bulls lead by 1. – 10:04 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Coby White finally breaks his 3-point shooting skid and the Bulls take a 91-90 lead.
And boy was that a deep one. – 10:04 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Cpdy White 3 from the parking lot and the Bulls lead. Tyrese Haliburton is at the scorers table. – 10:04 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
This is Patrick Williams’ fourth 20-point game of season. He’s been in attack mode all night. – 10:03 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams cash in on back-to-back drives to the rim.
Bulls have carved a 25-point lead down to 90-88 with nine minutes left to play. – 10:03 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Andrew Nembhard hits a jumper in the lane. Finally, the Pacers hit a shot. It was their first make since the 6:43 mark in the third quarter, nearly a 9 minute stretch. They’re still ahead, but just by 5 now. – 10:02 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers BADLY need something offensively.
They haven’t made a FG since Myles Turner scored a layup with 6:43 left in the third quarter.
They’re now 2+ minutes into the fourth…
And it’s compounded by missed FTs. – 10:02 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers BADLY need something offensively.
They haven’t made a FG since Myles Turner scored a layup with 6:43 left in the third quarter.
They’re not 2+ minutes into the fourth…
And it’s compounded by missed FTs. – 10:01 PM

Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Andre Drummond makes strong statement after etching name in Bulls history books bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/28/chi… pic.twitter.com/WXz845voay – 10:00 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Dalen Terry is all energy right now … pic.twitter.com/2T6mcXCEvf – 9:57 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Pacers don’t have a field goal over the last 8:28, just two FTs. – 9:57 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan takes the timeout to challenge a called charge on Alex Caruso.
Probably one of the most vocal moments from a crowd this season, felt like a quarter of the people in this arena were twirling their finger for a challenge. – 9:57 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haliburton tried to singlehandedly end the Pacers’ offensive drought over the last several possessions.
After getting up by 25, the Pacers were outscored 19-2 over the final 6:17 of the 3Q — and their lead is just eight.
Pacers need to channel their emotions for good. – 9:52 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls close the third quarter on a 15-1 run to cut the lead down to 85-77.
Every player contributed to scoring, DeMar DeRozan led with 9 points. Dalen Terry logged a basket, an assist, a steal and a rebound in the quarter.
Big fourth quarter coming up! – 9:51 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls finish 3rdQ on a 21-4 run and trail Pacers 85-77 heading to 4th. DeRozan has 19, Williams 17. Dalen Terry was part of the comeback lineup with Ayo, DeRozan, Terry Taylor & Caruso. – 9:51 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Despite leading by as much as 25 in the third quarter, Indiana is up by just 8 heading into the final frame. Their offense fell apart. They scored just 2 points in the final 6:30 of the second quarter as the Bulls cut into the lead. They’ve gotta get the lid off the basket. – 9:51 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
A wild 3rd quarter ended with the Bulls plus-3. They trailed by 11 to open 3rd, fell behind by 25 and now face 8-point deficit entering 4th. – 9:51 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls defense the last 10 minutes has been high level and chaotic. Bodies being thrown around. Get The Hammer out!!! – 9:48 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Haliburton fouled on a jumper. Pacers are finally going to end this shooting slump at the line. – 9:48 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
And now Dalen Terry draws a charge (after turning the ball over on a bad pass). Put in some great work on rotations during the play leading up to that call. He’s injecting some life into this Bulls team and absorbing his mistakes well. – 9:48 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls on 12-0 run and Dalen Terry is making plays – 9:47 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers need to regroup. Bulls working a 13-1 run to chip away at the deficit, and thus bring the crowd to life.
Carlisle bringing back four starters out of the timeout. – 9:45 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Dalen Terry is a plus-17 right now. – 9:44 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Aaron Nesmith wants a technical for Dalen Terry flexing over the top of him after that fast break layin, but no call. #Bulls making a move, down 84-71 after trailing by 25 – 9:44 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Dalen Terry with a tough finish through traffic and the Bulls have pulled back within 13 points on a 10-0 run. – 9:44 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
10-0 run here from the Bulls and the Pacers lead is down to 13. Second timeout called by Carlisle. – 9:43 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
10 second free throw violation called on Isaiah Jackson at the stripe. Can’t remember that ever happening to him. Bulls on a run here and have the lead down to 17. – 9:42 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Bulls are really missing the ball movement that Vooch brings in the center of the floor – 9:41 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Pacers running one of their pet plays out of timeout — Wide Reject Stack. They’ve gone to this a couple times tonight.
If you want to learn cool stuff like this, sign up for the @C2_Cooper Patreon. I picked this up from her. pic.twitter.com/RFncvXQyhR – 9:38 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This one is all Pacers since the 1Q.
The United Center crowd is quiet as they’ve watched the Pacers outscore the Bulls 21-9 in the 3rd, growing their lead to as many as 25.
Smith and Turner have combined for 32pts, and Haliburton has already dished out 15a. – 9:36 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls trying to run with the Pacers … pic.twitter.com/4viqNAHTjY – 9:33 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Andre Drummond had 12 rebounds in the 1H tonight vs. IND (12/28), marking his second-straight game with 10+ rebounds in the 1H (12/26-12/28). Drummond is the first player in the NBA this season to do so, says Bulls PR. – 9:30 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers gave up 31 points in the first quarter and have conceded 24 since. Really solid defensive game. They’re up 24. – 9:30 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers start the third quarter playing great basketball and lead by 19. After a Hield 3, Haliburton signaled toward the Bulls bench that they need to take a timeout. They took one. 72-53. – 9:23 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese was so right, that was an obvious flop by Drummond. Went uncalled. – 9:23 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White, who is 2-12, passed up open look there and it led to a 3-second violation on Drummond – 9:22 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls shooting coach Peter Patton working with Andre Drummond on free throws before start of 2nd half. pic.twitter.com/bgbatHZ5r4 – 9:18 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Updates on Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, and the Vooch’s groin … I was pre-med for almost a week in college, so I know what I’m talking about …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/12/… – 9:17 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton in double figures for assists in the first half 👀
9 PTS | 11 AST | 3 3PM pic.twitter.com/E41yPiROaW – 9:12 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
1st half-Drummond with 12-1st half rebounds -last player with b/b 20 rebounds games…Ben Wallace 2006 – 9:11 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Intermission. pic.twitter.com/07C15UcH89 – 9:06 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
double-digit lead after two. pic.twitter.com/P0Ztt9Qzsh – 9:05 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A positive defensive half by the Pacers, keeping the Bulls to 21 2Q points and just 52 in the half, one of the lowest totals this season by an opponent.
Pacers have assisted on 18 of 23 FGs, hit 11 3s and kept the Bulls to 43% shooting — and thus a 63-52 lead.
Ty has 9p, 11a. – 9:03 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
This one’s getting away from #Bulls, they need to make some 3s to keep up. Pacers are 11-for-23 from long range and lead at half 63-52. Bulls 4-13 from 3; Patrick Williams high scorer with 14. – 9:03 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A positive defensive half by the Pacers, keeping the Bulls to 26 2Q points and just 52 in the half, one of the lowest totals this season by an opponent.
Pacers have assisted on 18 of 23 FGs, hit 11 3s and kept the Bulls to 43% shooting — and thus a 63-52 lead. – 9:02 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Jalen Smith dunks just before halftime and it’s 63-52 Pacers at the break. Just 21 points in the second quarter for the Bulls, and both Hield and Smith are in double figures today. Good start for the blue and gold. – 9:02 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pacers 63, Bulls 52
Williams 14 pts (6-8 FGs)
DeRozan 10 pts, 3 assists
White 2-11 FGs
Haliburton 9 pts, 11 assists – 9:02 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Patrick Williams picking up some slack here tonight.
2-for-3 from 3-point range, leads the team with 14 points, plus 2 rebounds, 2 steals and an assist.
Bulls trail 63-52 at the half. – 9:02 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
a little deja vu.
Tyrese Haliburton with his second deep three of the half 🤯
#NBAALLStar | Pacer.com/vote pic.twitter.com/Cb4EONY4Lw – 9:02 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers lead is at 10. Their defensive level has reaised this quarter. 18 points for the Bulls in the second. – 9:00 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White misses his first 3-point attempt, his 16th straight miss. – 9:00 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Obi Toppin has some big boy rebounds this game. – 8:58 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Automatic. pic.twitter.com/1QjaNhgX7w – 8:58 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Coby White went 0-for-15 from 3 in last 2 games. He doesn’t have an official attempt tonight, but missed one with foot on the line. #Bulls trail Pacers 55-49 late 2ndQ – 8:57 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
When Tyrese Haliburton first joined the Pacers, I asked him what his range as he began to step further out.
“In the gym,” he replied.
He used to shoot from his hip as a kid so he had to back up in order to get it off.
He has two from 30+ feet tonight. – 8:57 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Obi Toppin denies him at the rim pic.twitter.com/c4Zpcnpq6Z – 8:55 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
SPECIAL DELIVERY 💪
@AndreDrummond | @NBCSChicago pic.twitter.com/KCG1Azepag – 8:54 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Asked Billy how the offense changes with Drummond instead of Vooch, and one thing he noted is a necessity for guards to drive harder downhill off picks.
Drum doesn’t pop out, so PnR becomes most effective when guards hammer the rim. Could see this on that give-and-go with PWill. – 8:53 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Andre Drummond has double-digit rebounds in 13 minutes – 8:49 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
AC 🥶
@ACFresh21 | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/O0IOpZiH44 – 8:48 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Bennedict Mathurin 🤝 the basket pic.twitter.com/a4t0Y51pOf – 8:47 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Tyrese from the logo
(via @Pacers)
pic.twitter.com/SnAJRRNHii – 8:42 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Only two players have posted a +28 against the Celtics this year (Mark Williams of Charlotte, Buddy Hield of Indiana).
Cade Cunningham was a +28 in 18 minutes in the first half. – 8:41 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Haliburton was calling for the ball to spot up from the Bulls logo pic.twitter.com/9nBai793UC – 8:40 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
We love to see it.
@DalenTerry | @NBCSChicago pic.twitter.com/DiUK1pBUuI – 8:40 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Dalen Terry scores over Bennedict Mathurin for some Arizona on Arizona crime. Mathurin quickly draws a foul on the other end, though, and is at the line for 2. – 8:38 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
This version of Thor’s hammer sits next to a different Bulls player’s locker each week.
It’s given to whoever made the biggest defensive growth/impact over the last 5 games. (Here it’s also a coaster for Caruso’s pregame drink in MIL.)
Billy Donovan spoke on the new tradition: pic.twitter.com/DS9TFgHzRS – 8:38 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
LOGO TY.
Vote Tyrese Haliburton in as an #NBAAllStar Starter: Pacers.com/Vote pic.twitter.com/1PUnukDDby – 8:37 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
🔴 pic.twitter.com/wptPzN6ELG – 8:35 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
good pace to start 💪 pic.twitter.com/S5miSBfLTK – 8:34 PM

Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Pacers go 8-for-13 from 3-pt range in 1stQ and lead #Bulls 37-31. Six different players had makes for Indiana. Bulls were 3-for-8 from 3. Patrick Williams leads with 9 pts. – 8:33 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers winning with the long ball again. They have eight 3s to six 2-point FGs in the 1st, leading the Bulls 37-31.
Six different Pacers with one. – 8:32 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Isaiah Jackson steals the ball and finishes with the fastbreak dunk 😤 pic.twitter.com/droGMnrZGK – 8:32 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers lead the Bulls 37-31 after one. Their bench was great to close the quarter and finally got some stops, though some of that was just the Bulls missing. Turner and Smith with 7 points each for Pacers. – 8:32 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pacers drop 37 first-quarter points on the Bulls with 8-13 shooting from 3-point range. – 8:32 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers drilling threes tonight. They’re up to 5/8 from deep and are back ahead at 28-26. – 8:27 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Nice move by Patrick Williams! pic.twitter.com/SEzFjnYBXi – 8:27 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Terry Taylor in for his backup center minutes. – 8:25 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
With Caruso on Haliburton, the Pacers are having Nembhard take it up every possession tonight. Good way to take Chicago’s best defender out of the play, but comes with a huge cost. Haliburton hit a catch-and-shoot three earlier. – 8:15 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers feeding Myles Turner early and he’s 3 for 3. His outside shooting will either be open or move Drummond out of the paint.
Nesmith is guarding DeRozan, Nembhard on White. – 8:15 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers go to Myles Turner down low and he scores over Andre Drummond on the first possession. That’s an important matchup tonight, in my opinion. – 8:11 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton is active tonight in Chicago.
Pacers are going with the new starting group for the second game in a row:
Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Smith and Turner. – 7:33 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Haliburton*, typing too fast. – 7:20 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Rick Carlisle on Andre Drummond: “The game he had the other night was beyond impressive. . . . 25 rebounds in a game happens like once a year.” – 7:18 PM

Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Bruce Brown, unplugged on @TheAthletic
• #Pacers inconsistencies amidst a 15-14 start
• The difficulties that come with adjusting to a new team and role
• Similarities and differences with Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Halliburton’s usage and more
theathletic.com/5165323/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/1VWDi5Epgn – 7:11 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Tyrese Halliburton will play tonight in Chicago, I’m told. – 7:07 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Rick Carlisle says he still isn’t sure if Tyrese Haliburton will play today against Chicago. – 6:36 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball is expected to return to running in January.
Billy Donovan said Lonzo was back in town last week. Praised his positivity and voiced optimism that the most recent procedure has worked.
“The pain that he was experiencing has been eliminated.” – 6:27 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan said Lonzo Ball was in town last week and his optimism for a return remains intact. Donovan said “hopefully in January he’ll start running.” The Bulls have ruled Ball out for this season and January will mark two years since his last NBA game. – 6:27 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan said “no setbacks” in day three of Zach LaVine returning to cutting and lateral movement. Still a few days before the next step up in his recovery. – 6:25 PM

Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Bruce Brown, unplugged on @TheAthletic
• Indiana’s inconsistencies amidst a 15-14 start
• The difficulties that come with adjusting to a new team and role
• Similarities and differences with Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Halliburton’s usage and more
theathletic.com/5165323/2023/1… pic.twitter.com/pQQalhU9NC – 6:15 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Ex-Pacer Terry Taylor, now with the Bulls, catching up with assistant coach Jannero Pargo. pic.twitter.com/dSkvmoPGd8 – 6:05 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Myles Turner and TJ McConnell getting loose here in Chicago: pic.twitter.com/LBaGYFQgwI – 6:04 PM

Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Billy Donovan provides injury update on Bulls star Zach LaVine bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/28/chi… pic.twitter.com/Itf9BZJz1B – 6:00 PM

Tony East @TonyREast
Catching up with Kendall Brown – one-on-one with the Pacers two-way contract wing looking at how maturity is helping him in year 2, where he feels he is better, and what the next steps are for his development: si.com/nba/pacers/new… – 5:38 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers Nico Batum (right hamstring strain) and Joel Embiid (right ankle sprain) are OUT tomorrow at Houston, according to sources. Their statuses will be updated again ahead of Chicago. The hope is Batum will return on Saturday vs. the Bulls. – 5:29 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers Nico Batum (right hamstring strain) and Joel Embiid (right ankle sprain) are OUT tomorrow at Houston, according to sources. Their statuses will be updated again ahead of Chicago. The hope is Batum will return on Saturday vs. the Bulls – 5:29 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers Nico Batum (right hamstring strain) and Joel Embiid (right ankle sprain) are OUT tomorrow at Houston, according to sources. Their statuses will be updated again ahead of Chicago. The hope is will return on Saturday vs. the Bulls – 5:27 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Ladies And Gentlemen – Nick ‘Bald Eagle’ Calathes 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HS3kGOuNTC – 2:44 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Quinn Buckner’s 3 Keys to the Game against the Bulls 🔑 pic.twitter.com/ahnioJa0BH – 2:27 PM