"The Chicago Bulls have done it again! On Wednesday, playing the first night of a back-to-back, they allowed the lowly Indiana Pacers to snatch a defeat from the jaws of victory. Indiana mounted a stunning fourth-quarter rally, outscoring Chicago 26-9 during the last 7:13 of regulation to steal a rare win in what has generally been a 2025-26 season to forget."
"Things were relatively even in the first half, in part because three-time All-Star Pascal Siakam - starting as a small-ball five thanks to Indiana's horrific center rotation - was relatively inattentive on offense. Patrick Williams even saw some solid early results guarding him. Matas Buzelis, meanwhile, submitted an impressive 15-point first-half outburst. Josh Giddey returned to the starting lineup, albeit while still playing on a slight minutes restriction."
The Chicago Bulls surrendered a late-game lead as the Indiana Pacers mounted a 26-9 rally over the final 7:13 of regulation to win. Indiana improved to 12-36 overall and has beaten Chicago three times this season. Chicago fell to 23-24 and sits just half a game ahead of the 23-25 Atlanta Hawks for the East's No. 10 seed. Pascal Siakam started as a small-ball five and struggled offensively while Patrick Williams provided early defensive resistance. Matas Buzelis scored 15 first-half points. Josh Giddey returned to the starting lineup under a minutes restriction. The Bulls led by 14 in the fourth before an 18-4 Pacers run and late baskets by Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith determined the outcome.
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