Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points, Pascal Siakam added 20 and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112. Nesmith shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range. Tyrese Haliburton had his fifth consecutive double-double for Indiana with 17 points and 12 assists.

With 10 starts now under his belt, Buzelis and coach Billy Donovan knows that there have been some nights that he's been physically overwhelmed by stronger, more experienced players. That can all change starting this summer,

The engine for the offense is of course, Tyrese Haliburton. The 25-year-old guard has been a godsend for a Pacers' franchise that won just 25 games the year he was acquired via trade. Haliburton is largely seen as a pass-first guard, currently averaging 17.5 points and 9.6 assists per game.

Pacers Top Performers Aaron Nesmith: career-high 27 points, 5 rebounds Pascal Siakam: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists Tyrese Haliburton: 17 points, 12 assists 5th straight game with 10+ assists Bulls Top Performers Coby White: 26 points,

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112 in a game Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points, Pascal Siakam added 20 and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112 on Sunday night.