Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The Indiana Pacers (8-11) play against the Chicago Bulls (6-6) at United Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday November 22, 2021

Indiana Pacers 109, Chicago Bulls 77 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
“I don’t know if one person could have made up all that.”
A 30-point loss never comes down to one player, but Alex Caruso’s injury fixed a spotlight on the Chicago Bulls’ defense as the team struggled in a 109-77 drubbing by the Indiana Pacers. More here:
chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c…11:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls lose, it was ugly, but the sun will come out tomorrow … #MrPositive
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/…11:12 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
shoutout to #PacersTwitter tonight 🙌 pic.twitter.com/38eRpaAXLu11:04 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
balanced attack.
@Domantas Sabonis: 21p/11r/4a
@Malcolm Brogdon: 16p/7a/4r/2b
@Justin Holiday: 14p/4r/2a
@Myles Turner: 12p/10r/4b
@CarisLeVert: 12p/2r/2a
@C_Duarte5: 9p/6r/3a
#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/6huc6A8bjv10:56 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
put somebody like domas sabonis on the spurs and they’d be such an unpleasant matchup – 10:53 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the exclamation point on a dominating win‼️
@Domantas Sabonis finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds & 4 assists 💪 pic.twitter.com/UxOFQceywh10:40 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Nikola Vučević will travel with the Bulls for this week’s trip to Houston and Orlando.
This doesn’t mean he’ll play — Donovan says that’s still up to the team doctors — but this means he could make his big homecoming in Orlando on Friday. – 10:34 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Billy Donovan says Vooch will travel with us to Houston tomorrow.
“He’s going to work out again tomorrow, I don’t have an update on his availability yet. He’s out of the Covid protocols… but whether he can play with our team I’m not sure, that’s going to be up to the doctors.” pic.twitter.com/G5uFEAsfCP10:30 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Donovan: “We were clearly outplayed by Indiana at both ends.”
Donovan wouldn’t use any excuses. And he shouldn’t. Said Bulls failed to meet standard they want to hit. – 10:30 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Daniel Theis: “I think it’s just all about confidence and belief. Obviously, every team who loses 15 in a row is in a hole and it’s hard to get out of it. We don’t play easy teams. On this road trip we had the Knicks, we had the Celtics. Now we (play) Chicago, Charlotte..” pic.twitter.com/yXxgV5DdWX10:29 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Nikola Vucevic will travel with Bulls to Houston, Billy Donovan says. No update on his status regarding clearance to play yet – 10:26 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Nikola Vucevic will travel on Bulls’ two-game trip. Workout scheduled for tomorrow. Donovan won’t commit to him playing yet. – 10:26 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Nikola Vučević will travel with the Bulls on their upcoming two-game road trip. – 10:26 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans lose 110-96 to Wolves. Fall to 3-16 on season. If that’s not troubling enough, we just witnessed their two most woeful performances back to back and Brandon Ingram’s in midst of his worst New Orleans stretch. 12 points on 14 shots vs Pacers. 9 points on 13 shots tonight. – 10:25 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan said he turned to Coby White in starting lineup vs. Pacers in attempt to ride hot hand off Knicks game – 10:21 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
LIVE: The Bulls speak postgame following tonight’s loss to the Pacers twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…10:19 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Four of the @Indiana Pacers starters finished with 9 field goal attempts in blowout of Bulls. The other, Sabonis, took 14 and hit 8. Solid formula for success. – 10:14 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Wasn’t our night. Off to Houston. pic.twitter.com/au3CqCfVBo10:11 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers go into Chicago and knock off the Eastern Conference leading Bulls 109-77. Complete performance against a great team. All 5 starters scored in double figures, and Sabonis led the way with 21 points.
Pacers back in a winning streak. – 10:11 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bulls didn’t have it and the Pacers took advantage, winning all four quarters and the game, 109-77. Largest margin of victory this season (32).
Sabonis (21/11) and Turner (12/10) both with double-doubles. And it’s the healthiest the team has been.
Up next: Wed. vs Lakers. – 10:11 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Final: Indiana 109 Bulls 77. Good night from the United Center. – 10:10 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Final: Pacers 109, Bulls 77.
The Bulls score a season-low in points and shoot a season-low 35.7 percent.
The Bulls are now 12-6. – 10:10 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Final: Pacers 109, Bulls 77
Bulls fall to 12-6. At Houston on Wednesday – 10:09 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pacers 109, Bulls 77
DeRozan 18 pts
LaVine 17 pts
Simonovic 1st NBA point
Bulls shot 36.5%
Sabonis 21 pts, 11 rebs
All 5 Pacers starters in doubles – 10:09 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Iman Shumpert with the disco ball trophy thing #DWTS
“This is for Chicago.” pic.twitter.com/lJ7JBcd1rY10:09 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Subs are in for the final 6:44 as the Pacers hold a 34-point lead, their largest of the season.
Wanamaker, Lamb, Martin, Brissett, Bitadze.
Remember: Pacers return to Indy for 9 of their next 10 games, a chance to make up ground. – 9:59 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
After a timeout, Marko Simonovic will make his #NBA debut; Devon Dotson his season debut. #Bulls will lose by a lot – 9:55 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls rookie Marko Simonovic is about to make his NBA debut with 6:44 remaining. Pacers 102, Bulls 68. – 9:55 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
it’s a 34-point game. – 9:54 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Devon Dotson and Marko Simonovic set to check in. – 9:54 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
At the end of the 3rd, the Magic trail the Bucks by 49.
MIL 105, ORL 56
The largest loss in Magic history was by 47 to the Bulls in 2017. – 9:52 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
A “Fire Nagy” chant has broken out at the Bulls game – 9:49 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
A raucous “FIRE NAGY” chant has broken out at the Bulls game. – 9:49 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Most likely, that’s all for DeRozan (18 pts), and LaVine (17). #Bulls‘ third-leading scorer is Derrick Jones Jr with 8 as they trail by 30 – 9:47 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Matt Thomas and Alize Johnson open 4th quarter for Bulls. Almost Marko time. – 9:47 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls look very much like a team on the second night of a back-to-back, who had one night off following a 5-game west coast road trip and are playing without Caruso and Vucevic – 9:46 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers up 89-61 after 3 quarters. Just smothering the Bulls. Myles Turner just reached a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and he’s got 4 emphatic blocks to boot. Complete performance from the Pacers. – 9:45 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers cruising to their second straight blowout win, up 89-61 against the Bulls entering the 4th. Starters weren’t needed Saturday vs the Pelicans, shouldn’t be needed here.
On their way to their 6th straight W in Chicago. – 9:44 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
The @Indiana Pacers played well in the third quarter with a big halftime lead. That looked like progress. – 9:44 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Meanwhile… sitting, waiting and stewing … Matt Thomas could be coming…. pic.twitter.com/SRBE6sdEJr9:43 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
4 fouls on Sabonis – 9:30 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach and Lonzo are both a minus-27 in plus/minus so far. – 9:24 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
The Bulls are (playing like a beat-up team on the second night of a back-to-) back – 9:14 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Sometimes absence shows the real MVP of the team … Mr. Caruso, please come down and accept your award…. – 9:14 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The schedule caught up to the Bulls…5 road games..one day off then a back to back..no excuses but it is a major factor. – 9:10 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Halftime.
Zach LaVine: 15 points, 3 ast
DeMar DeRozan: 14 points pic.twitter.com/M9ZfhMn3HA9:07 PM

Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Every @Indiana Pacers starter finished the first half with 11 or 12 points. Again, it’s all about balance for them. That likely was their best half of the season. – 9:06 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
all five starters are in double figures 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yXgkOWEQJj9:05 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Brogdon gets to the rim and scores easily at the halftime buzzer. All 5 Pacers starters scored 10+ in the first half. Excellent performance so far. pic.twitter.com/VK4vug1uKO9:04 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers taking it to the Bulls, up 67-46 at the half. It’s their largest lead of the game.
The frustration thing, if you’re the Pacers, is how they didn’t play like this in Detroit or Charlotte recently.
They’ve minimized mistakes (4 TOs) and moved the ball well. – 9:04 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
10 points in the second quarter for Zach.
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/Ty9ZtUANp59:04 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Halftime: Pacers 67, Bulls 46
LaVine: 15 pts, 6-10 FG (3-5 3P)
DeRozan: 14 pts, 6-11 FG
But not much else working. Indiana shooting 52.2%, has five in double-figures and leads fastbreak points 14-2 – 9:03 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Pacers 67 – Bulls 46 … Bulls look like a tired team in a back-to-back … kind of like the Knicks yesterday, but at least New York competed in their second game. Get it together if you want to be a big boy team! – 9:03 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
The 7-11 Pacers brought their A-game tonight. They’re carving up the Caruso-less #Bulls defense, lead 67-46 at half.
LaVine 15, DeRozan 14; all 5 Pacers starters have either 11 or 12 pts. Pacers lead rebounds 28-16 – 9:03 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Halftime . Indiana 67 Bulls 46. – 9:02 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers look so sharp right now. Making it tough for the Bulls while finding open looks on offense. They’re up 67-46 at halftime in one of their best halves of the season. – 9:02 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pacers 67, Bulls 46 at half
LaVine 15 pts
DeRozan 14 pts
Ball 0-6 FGs; 0-4 from 3
All Pacers starters are in double figures – 9:01 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Zach is heating up…
@NBCSChicago | @Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/ImOgYFVc218:58 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The latest on Caruso’s left wrist injury, and yet another Vooch update. The bodies are piling up!
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2021/11/…8:57 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Bulls have gone on a few mini runs, but the Pacers keep finding a way to match them. Indiana up 50-35. – 8:56 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Indiana 50 Bulls 35. 4:32 left 2nd. LeVert-12, Sabonis and Holiday each with 11. DeRozan 14pts. Bulls 42%. 2-9-3s. – 8:53 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Pacers shooting FTs rest of period. Bulls over limit with 7:27 left. – 8:47 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Woo is cleaning up the glass!
@NBCSChicago | @Javonte Green pic.twitter.com/C1vUziG8yG8:45 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls have faced 3 opponents recently (Clippers, Nuggets, Knicks) who were finishing a B2B as Bulls rested 1st night. Tonight, Pacers get that luxury.
Nice thing about this Bulls team: They won’t use sked as excuse. W or L, if you want to great, you find way to win these games. – 8:43 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby with the float game.
@NBCSChicago | @CobyWhite pic.twitter.com/BdxFYPaJug8:42 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Zero fast break points, zero steals in that first quarter. Bulls look tired. They are no. 1 in points added in transition and it’s not happening tonight.
Get well soon, Caruso. – 8:36 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Impressive first quarter from the Pacers as they lead the conference-leading Bulls 31-16 after one. LeVert and Holiday alone outscored Chicago, combining for 18 points. – 8:35 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Down early but plenty of game left.
DeMar DeRozan: 6 points (3-4 FG) pic.twitter.com/KyYrJoaHJH8:35 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls shot 2-for-7 in the restricted area in that first quarter — 4-for-11 in the paint, overall
Myles Turner, who entered 1st in the NBA with 3 blocks per game, already has 2 blocks and plenty of impactful contests – 8:34 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
After 1….31-16 Indiana. Bulls: 31%fg. 1-7-3s. Indiana 59% 4-8-3s. – 8:34 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Caris is cookin’ 🔥
10 PTS (5-5 FG) in the first quarter pic.twitter.com/vTKAq6Vaw38:29 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers carrying the momentum they created on Saturday so far and have a 25-9 lead on the Bulls. They’re clicking, and the game plan looks effective. – 8:28 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers and Bulls are both good 1Q teams, but the Pacers have carried over how they played on Saturday. Just 1 turnover, pushing the pace and dominating the boards. Bulls, who played last night, are 4 for 16.
Pacers up 16, 25-9, late 1st. – 8:25 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Troy Brown Jr. in rotation with Caruso out. – 8:23 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Thanks for listening to Bulls radio…wherever you are we will send a shout out. – 8:18 PM
Steve Aschburner @AschNBA
Caris LeVert 6p, Justin Holiday 6p, Bulls 5p.
Pacers up 15-5 as Billy Donovan takes timeout at 8:13 of 1Q. – 8:17 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
early buckets from @Justin Holiday ☔️
watch live on @BallySportsIN or stream at https://t.co/OUwJcOqPC8 pic.twitter.com/LbenDipwvG8:17 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls down 15-5. Indiana 3 of 4 from 3pt range. – 8:17 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
LeVert with 6 points early, and the Pacers zone defense has been effective so far against the Bulls. Good start, Pacers up 12-5. – 8:16 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Tony Bradley guarding Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan on Myles Turner to open game – 8:10 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso, in street clothes, takes to court to wish fans a Happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their support. – 8:04 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
This is good test for Bulls because it’s a tough matchup, particularly with Caruso out. Indy plays bigs. Does Lonzo Ball start on Sabonis? No great options there. – 8:02 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
TONIGHT’S STARTERS:
Team : IND (Visitor)
Brogdon, Malcolm
Holiday, Justin
LeVert, Caris
Sabonis, Domantas
Turner, Myles
Team : CHI (Home)
Ball, Lonzo
Bradley, Tony
DeRozan, DeMar
LaVine, Zach
White, Coby – 8:02 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
GAME TIME‼️
drop a reply if you’re locked in pic.twitter.com/PQ9pPcMeB48:00 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls (sans Alex Caruso) starters vs. Indiana: Lonzo Ball, Coby White, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Tony Bradley – 7:36 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
#Bulls are starting Coby White in place of Caruso (wrist) tonight, leaving Javonte Green with the second unit – 7:34 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
run it back ⏪
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/lvLxQaKR557:32 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby White joins our starting lineup!
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/96vUCproU87:30 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Chicago:
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/hYgmdXO6Mh7:12 PM

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
#BullsNation, tell us where you’re watching tonight’s game from for a chance to win a tin of @GarrettPopcorn 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Z8I9o9BjVK6:45 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Always good to have 🔥 kicks options. pic.twitter.com/DvEjsOdHFb6:36 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan said Nikola Vucevic is still in cardiovascular testing phase of COVID protocol. Not sure yet if he’ll travel to Houston and Orlando later in week, will know more after tonight’s game
Added Vucevic seems to be doing “great” and it’s been good to catch up with him – 6:28 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso will be out tonight with a bruised wrist.
Donovan says it’s been lingering for several games and was aggravated when he caught himself taking that late game charge last night. Isn’t expected to be a long-term injury, but changes the defensive outlook tonight. – 6:23 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Alex Caruso (wrist) is out tonight. Headed for an MRI, so until they have results Billy Donovan won’t speculate. – 6:19 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Bulls guard Alex Caruso (wrist) is out tonight against Indiana. Billy Donovan says he doesn’t think this is a long-term injury. – 6:18 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Alex Caruso is OUT for the Bulls against the Pacers tonight. – 6:18 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
No Alex Caruso (bruised wrist) tonight for the Bulls vs the Pacers.
At 12-5, the Bulls are atop the East standings. – 6:17 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Alex Caruso is out tonight ( wrist). – 6:17 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso is out vs. Pacers. – 6:16 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Alex Caruso is out tonight – 6:16 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Going for three in a row tonight.
@LiquiMolyUSA | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/jf2U3Bf0BE6:00 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
It’s time for another @goaawol digital shirt toss 🙌
RT now for a chance to win – the only way to get this shirt! pic.twitter.com/qiuPfT06o15:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most improved players this season, per @Alberto de Roa‘s Global Rating:
1. Tyrese Maxey
2. Jordan Poole
3. Miles Bridges
4. Montrezl Harrell
5. 32-year-old DeMar DeRozan – 4:42 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @C2_Cooper and I go in-depth on the Pacers- what is different under Carlisle, Sabonis’ ideal role, progress reports on key players and much more : basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/264787…4:22 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
When I watch other teams around the league, I can’t help but play the “which of these guys would help the Timberwolves” game.
Every time I watch the Pacers, the answer is so clearly Myles Turner. pic.twitter.com/fBTRbOmt8b4:09 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Top-8 team defenses this season + what they have allowed opponents to shoot from 3
GSW: 101.3, 33.6% (9th)
LAC: 102.9, 33.9% (12th)
PHX: 103.6, 36.0% (22nd)
WAS: 104.6, 31.6% (2nd)
MIA: 104.7, 33.7% (10th)
UTA: 105.2, 32.8% (4th)
CHI: 105.3, 35.7% (19th)
MIN: 105.5, 31.3% (1st) – 3:46 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Derrick Jones Jr. wasn’t a Slam Dunk Champion for nothing.
Our @DunkinDonuts Dunk of the Week: pic.twitter.com/nKzwTctTBs3:45 PM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The other nominees for the NBA’s Player of the Week award were:
WEST: Deandre Ayton, Jordan Poole, Karl-Anthony Towns
EAST: LaMelo Ball, Jimmy Butler, Clint Capela, DeMar DeRozan, Darius Garland, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum – 3:39 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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