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14 March 2024

third Quarter Report

Down 4 on the finish of the second quarter, the Bulls now have the lead. They’ve jumped out to a 93-85 lead towards the Pacers. The Bulls’ offense has been firing on all cylinders to date, outscoring their whole from final Monday with time nonetheless left to play.

The Bulls got here into the match with some further motivation after the loss they had been dealt the final time these two groups confronted off. We’ll see in the event that they’re capable of flip the script or if it’s going to simply be extra of the identical.

Who’s Enjoying

Chicago Bulls @ Indiana Pacers

Present Data: Chicago 31-34, Indiana 37-29

How To Watch

When: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
The place: Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: Bally Sports activities Midwest – Indiana
Observe: CBS Sports activities App
On-line streaming: fuboTV (Attempt without spending a dime. Regional restrictions might apply.)
Ticket Price: $25.00

What to Know

After two video games on the street, the Pacers are heading again house. Having simply performed yesterday, they may get proper again to it and host the Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m. ET on March thirteenth at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Coming in recent off a win because the underdog, the Pacers will stroll into this one as the favourite.

Profitable is just a bit bit simpler when you’re employed as a crew to rack up ten extra assists than your opponent, a truth the Pacers proved on Tuesday. They got here out on high towards Oklahoma Metropolis by a rating of 121-111.

The Pacers received their victory on the backs of a number of key gamers, nevertheless it was Myles Turner out in entrance who scored 24 factors together with 4 blocks. Turner did not assist the Pacers’ trigger all that a lot towards the Magic on Sunday however the identical cannot be mentioned for this contest. Pascal Siakam was one other key contributor, dropping a double-double on 18 factors and 11 rebounds.

In the meantime, the Bulls gave up the primary factors and probably the most factors on Monday. It is going to take a while for them to get well from the 127-92 bruising that Dallas dished out on Monday. The Bulls had been in a troublesome place after the primary half, with the rating already sitting at 62-42.

Indiana pushed their document as much as 37-29 with that victory, which was their third straight on the street. As for Chicago, that is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season document right down to 31-34.

Wednesday’s sport is one the place the variety of possessions is prone to be a giant issue: The Pacers have not given up the ball simply this season, having solely averaged 12.7 turnovers per sport. Nonetheless, it isn’t just like the Bulls (presently ranked fourth in turnovers per sport) wrestle in that division as they have been averaging solely 11.7 turnovers per sport. Given these competing strengths, it’s going to be fascinating to see how their conflict performs out.

The Pacers strolled previous the Bulls of their earlier assembly again in December of 2023 by a rating of 120-104. Will the Pacers repeat their success, or do the Bulls have a greater sport plan this time round? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.

Odds

Indiana is a 4-point favourite towards Chicago, based on the most recent NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had been proper consistent with the betting neighborhood on this one, as the sport opened as a 4-point unfold, and stayed proper there.

The over/below is 230 factors.

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