Through 3 Quarters

We've seen some fireworks three quarters in as the Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers have combined for 185 points. Either team is in a position to win, but Chicago leads 95-90.

Center Nikola Vucevic has led the way so far for the Bulls, as he has dropped a double-double on 32 points and 15 boards. This makes it four consecutive games in which Vucevic has had at least 13 rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is DeMar DeRozan's foul situation as he currently sits at four.

Indiana has been relying on the performance of shooting guard Caris LeVert, who has 30 points and six assists in addition to five rebounds. LeVert is close to surpassing his season high of 31.

the Pacers have lost 86% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this season, so this one seems just about wrapped up

Who's Playing

Chicago @ Indiana

Current Records: Chicago 32-19; Indiana 19-34

What to Know

The Chicago Bulls might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Bulls know how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully Indiana likes a good challenge.

Chicago fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 127-120. A silver lining for Chicago was the play of center Nikola Vucevic, who posted a double-double on 30 points and 18 rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Vucevic has had at least 13 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Indiana was just a bucket short of a win on Wednesday and fell 119-118 to the Orlando Magic. Indiana was up 67-53 at the end of the half but couldn't hold on to the lead. The losing side was boosted by small forward Terry Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 16 boards.

Both teams will surely be fighting tooth and nail to get back into the win column after losses this week. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: Bally Sports Midwest - Indiana
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $37.00

Odds

The Bulls are a slight 1-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulls as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Indiana have won 16 out of their last 26 games against Chicago.

  • Dec 31, 2021 - Chicago 108 vs. Indiana 106
  • Dec 26, 2021 - Chicago 113 vs. Indiana 105
  • 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 Indiana

  • Domantas Sabonis: Out (Covid-19)
  • Goga Bitadze: Out (Foot)
  • Isaiah Jackson: Out (Ankle)
  • Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Achilles)
  • T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
  • Myles Turner: Out (Foot)
  • T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)

Injury Report for Chicago

  • Coby White: Game-Time Decision (Groin)
  • Derrick Jones Jr.: Out (Finger)
  • Zach LaVine: Out (Back)
  • Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)
  • Alex Caruso: Out (Wrist)
  • Patrick Williams: Out (Wrist)