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Buddy Scores 19, Pacers Run the Bulls Down

INDIANAPOLIS, USA – Most nights a 21-point lead is insurmountable, but the Pacers really didn’t care, as they spent the entire game scratching and clawing their way to a victory after falling behind that amount in the 2nd quarter.

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1 year ago

January 25, 2023

Taige Adderley

Indiana Pacers Buddy Hield — Jan 24, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (24) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana Overcomes A 21 Point Deficit To Beat Chicago

INDIANAPOLIS, USA – Most nights a 21-point lead is insurmountable, but the Pacers really didn’t care, as they spent the entire game scratching and clawing their way to a victory against the Chicago Bulls after falling behind that amount in the 2nd quarter.

Grand Bahama’s Buddy Hield played a major role in the comeback victory, scoring 19 points.

Two of those came on a clutch layup with 5:48 left in the game to bring the game within 4. He added 5 rebounds and four assists and made 4 of his 11 3-point attempts.

Buddy Hield has that shooter’s touch.🤌 pic.twitter.com/8rOXh3dV68

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 25, 2023

Indiana center Myles Turner and wing Ben Mathurin had 26 points and 7 rebounds apiece while backup point guard TJ McConnell, starting in place for the injured Tyrese Haliburton, had 20 points and 10 assists. Demar Derozan had 33 and 7 for the Bulls.

The Pacers are in the sunshine to take on the Orlando Magic tonight.