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Pacers Edge Bulls in Close Contest at Home

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113

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Indiana Pacers 113, Chicago Bulls 110, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers?

Indiana Pacers beat Chicago Bulls 113-110 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers?

Chicago Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Indiana Pacers triumphed over the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 113-110 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on January 29, 2026. This victory marked the Pacers' continued dominance in the series, as they now lead 4-0 against the Bulls this season.

The Pacers entered the game with a home record of 12-36, while the Bulls held a better away record of 23-24. In their last ten games, the Pacers posted a record of 5-5, but they were coming off a loss against the Atlanta Hawks just days prior, which snapped a brief two-game winning streak. Their scoring average over those ten games was 108.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 114.0 points. In contrast, the Bulls had a record of 6-3-1 in their last ten games, but they were also coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls averaged 108.9 points scored and allowed an average of 103.1 points during that stretch.

At home, the Pacers had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while the Bulls struggled with a 1-2 record in their last three away games. The Pacers had shown some resilience at home, particularly in their recent victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, where they scored 127 points. However, their inconsistency was evident in their scoring averages, particularly over the last five games, where they averaged just 103.8 points scored and allowed 119.8 points.

In terms of injuries, the Pacers were without Johnny Furphy, who was out with a knee issue. Tyrese Haliburton was listed as day-to-day with an Achilles injury. The Bulls had several players also listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist), which could have impacted their performance.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Bulls favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 235.5 points. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' performances leading up to this game.

The conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Pacers. As the game progressed, it became clear that both teams were fighting hard, with multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter. Key moments included a clutch three-pointer from Jay Huff that tied the game at 105, followed by a step-back jumper from Coby White that gave the Bulls a brief lead.

However, the Pacers managed to respond effectively, with Andrew Nembhard hitting a crucial jump shot to regain the lead, and Johnny Furphy contributing with free throws that sealed the game for Indiana. The final minutes showcased the intensity and competitiveness that both teams brought to the court.

Overall, the Pacers' victory not only secured a win at home but also reinforced their strong record against the Bulls this season. The close scoreline reflects the competitive nature of the NBA, where every game can be decided by a few key plays.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CHI -1.5	235.5 o -112 / u -108	Chicago Bulls -125 · Indiana Pacers +105

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Injury report

Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers
Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls

Leaders

PointsPascal Siakam20Indiana Pacers
AssistsAndrew Nembhard9Indiana Pacers
ReboundsBennedict Mathurin8Indiana Pacers
PointsNikola Vucevic25Chicago Bulls
AssistsJosh Giddey7Chicago Bulls
ReboundsJalen Smith11Chicago Bulls

Recent form

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1108.2 scored · 114 allowed per game3-1 at home

L116-132at Atlanta HawksJan 26
W117-114at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 24
L104-119at Boston CelticsJan 22
L104-113at Philadelphia 76ersJan 20
L78-121at Detroit PistonsJan 18
W127-119vs New Orleans PelicansJan 17
L101-115vs Toronto RaptorsJan 15
W98-96vs Boston CelticsJan 13
W123-99vs Miami HeatJan 11
W114-112at Charlotte HornetsJan 9

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak L1108.9 scored · 103.1 allowed per game1-2 away

L118-129vs Los Angeles LakersJan 27
W114-111vs Boston CelticsJan 25
W120-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 23
W138-110vs LA ClippersJan 21
W124-102vs Brooklyn NetsJan 19
L109-112at Brooklyn NetsJan 17
W128-126vs Utah JazzJan 15
L113-119at Houston RocketsJan 14
W125-107vs Dallas MavericksJan 11
D0-0vs Miami HeatJan 9

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Chicago Bulls	Indiana Pacers
Field goals	42-88	38-85
Field goal %	48	45
Three-pointers	12-30	15-36
Three-point %	40	42
Free throws	14-18	22-25
Free throw %	78	88
Rebounds	47	43
Offensive rebounds	9	6
Defensive rebounds	38	37
Assists	27	30
Steals	3	7
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	11	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	4
Fast-break points	11	9
Points in the paint	52	40
Fouls	22	18
Largest lead	14	3
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	90	2

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter78-72T.J. McConnell makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot
3rd Quarter80-72Ayo Dosunmu makes running layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
3rd Quarter80-74T.J. McConnell makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Aaron Nesmith assists)
3rd Quarter82-74Coby White makes 1-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter82-76Jarace Walker makes driving layup (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter85-76Jalen Smith makes 28-foot three point jumper (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter85-79Micah Potter makes 24-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
4th Quarter85-80Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter87-80Coby White makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter87-82Jarace Walker makes dunk (Pascal Siakam assists)
4th Quarter90-82Jalen Smith makes 26-foot three point jumper (Patrick Williams assists)
4th Quarter92-82Ayo Dosunmu makes two point shot
4th Quarter94-82Ayo Dosunmu makes two point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter95-82Ayo Dosunmu makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter95-83Andrew Nembhard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-84Andrew Nembhard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-84Ayo Dosunmu makes 1-foot two point shot (Jalen Smith assists)
4th Quarter97-85Jay Huff makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-85Ayo Dosunmu makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter99-87Pascal Siakam makes 1-foot two point shot (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter101-87Jalen Smith makes driving layup (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter101-89Andrew Nembhard makes driving layup (Johnny Furphy assists)
4th Quarter101-91Pascal Siakam makes layup (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter103-91Josh Giddey makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter103-92Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-93Pascal Siakam makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-95Pascal Siakam makes layup (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter103-97Jay Huff makes driving dunk (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter103-98Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-99Pascal Siakam makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-99Nikola Vucevic makes 6-foot two point shot (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter105-102Aaron Nesmith makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter105-105Jay Huff makes 28-foot three point jumper (Aaron Nesmith assists)
4th Quarter107-105Coby White makes 16-foot step back jumpshot (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter107-107Pascal Siakam makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter107-109Andrew Nembhard makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter110-109Nikola Vucevic makes 26-foot jump bank shot (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter110-111Aaron Nesmith makes two point shot
4th Quarter110-112Johnny Furphy makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-113Johnny Furphy makes free throw 2 of 2