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Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers - GAME DAY PREVIEW
The Chicago Bulls travel to Indiana to face the Pacers, hoping to snap a two-game losing streak and gain ground on their opponents in the race to nab an outright berth in the NBA Playoffs. With a 31-34 record, the Bulls are 5.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Pacers, who hold a 37-29 record.
Playoff chase
While the Bulls are mathematically within range of the Pacers, catching up to them will be a daunting task. However, winning on Wednesday night at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse will go a long way towards keeping their playoff hopes alive.
This will be the third match-up between the two Central Division rivals. Each team has one win over the other, with the Pacers winning the last time, 120-104. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton was sensational in that game, racking up 21 points and 20 assists, while big man Myles Turner added 24.
Injuries on both sides
Injuries to numerous key players have severely undermined the Bulls’ lineup. Chicago has listed rookie forward Julian Phillips as questionable to play due to right foot soreness, while Torrey Craig is probable despite the ankle sprain he suffered in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Meanwhile, the Pacers will miss sophomore scorer Bennedict Mathurin, who is out for the season because of a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
