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Siakam’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Pacers Over Bulls 103-101 in Indianapolis

Indiana finally strings together wins, highlighting Chicago’s lineup instability.

Overview

  • With 0.1 seconds remaining, Pascal Siakam hit a 14-foot jumper after an Indiana timeout to clinch the game.
  • An overturned goaltending call on Jay Huff and ensuing free throws preceded Tre Jones’ tying layup with 7.5 seconds left.
  • Indiana secured its first consecutive victories of the season to move to 4-16, while Chicago fell to 9-10 with a third straight loss.
  • Jay Huff opened by scoring the Pacers’ first 14 points on 5-for-5 shooting and added eight rebounds and four blocks, and Isaiah Jackson posted 14 points and 11 boards.
  • Chicago used its eighth different starting lineup as Coby White sat the back-to-back with a calf issue that Billy Donovan said will no longer limit him, and Josh Giddey led with 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.