Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers Preview: Number Seven-Ranked Pacers Aim to Improve Playoff Standing Against Tenth-Seeded Bulls

By Miguel Vasquez, Christian Post Contributor Tuesday, March 29, 2016

The Indiana Pacers are looking to continue with their winning momentum, as they take on the Chicago Bulls next.

Game four of their regular season series will be taking place on Tuesday, March 29th, at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The first time both teams met this season was last November 16th, with the Bulls winning by a mere point. The game's final score was 96-95. Superstar guard Derrick Rose was the main contributor for his team, scoring 23 points, two rebounds, six assists, and two steals, shooting 9 out of 18 from the field, through 33 minutes of playing time.

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Guard Jimmy Butler, who provided the game winning shot for Chicago, also made significant contributions, dropping 17 points, along with three rebounds, four assists, and two steals, shooting 6 out of 12 from the field, through 36 minutes of playing time.

The Pacers was able to bounce back and get even during their second game last November 27th, emerging victorious with a final score of 104-92. Forward Paul George was the night's top scorer, piling in 33 points, eight rebounds, and two assists, shooting 11 out of 24 from the field, through 38 minutes of playing time.

Forward CJ Miles also made some major contributions, scoring 16 points and three rebounds, shooting 6 out of 12 from the field, through 31 minutes of playing time.

The third game was another nail-biter for the Bulls, who once again escaped via a narrow two-point margin. The final score of the contest was 102-100 in overtime.

Chicago's victory was similar to the manner of which they emerged victorious in their first game against the Pacers, with Butler providing the last-minute heroics for the team. The 26-year old player scored 28 points, along with four rebounds, four assists, and two steals, shot 8 out of 16 from the field, through 43 minutes of playing time.

The Bulls currently banner a 36-37 win-loss slate, while the Pacers hold a 39-34 record.