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Pacers vs Bulls final: the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 120-105 on December 5, 2025 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 120 |
| Bulls | 33 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 105 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 36 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 10 REB Pascal Siakam
- 7 AST Andrew Nembhard
Bulls
- 22 PTS Coby White
- 12 REB Matas Buzelis
- 6 AST Josh Giddey
Pacers vs Bulls Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Mathews G | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Jay Huff C | 28 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 32 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7-14 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 38 | 28 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9-16 | 6-11 | 4-4 | +16 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 31 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13-24 | 5-7 | 5-7 | +19 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jarace Walker F | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 34 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +25 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 18 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-3 | +2 |
| T.J. McConnell G | 13 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Taelon Peter G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Tony Bradley CF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey G | 32 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2-9 | 1-3 | 4-4 | -17 |
| Coby White G | 26 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 1-5 | 9-12 | -1 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 26 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 34 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5-8 | 0-3 | 9-9 | -8 |
| Julian Phillips F | 22 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Emanuel Miller F | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jevon Carter G | 22 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 4-8 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Patrick Williams F | 26 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 1-2 | -27 |
| Zach Collins FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Dalen Terry G | 19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Pacers vs Bulls Recap
The Pacers beat the Bulls by outscoring Chicago 32-24 in the second quarter after trailing at the end of the first. Indiana moved to 5-18 with the win, while the Bulls fell to 9-13.
Chicago led 33-30 after one, then lost the second quarter. Indiana held a 62-57 halftime lead and went into the fourth up 92-83. The Pacers shot 45 of 84 from the floor to the Bulls' 34 of 77, and they committed 13 turnovers to Chicago's 18.
Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 36 points and added 10 rebounds. Coby White scored 22 for Chicago, and Matas Buzelis grabbed 12 rebounds. The Pacers also made 18 of 39 three-pointers, compared with 13 of 35 for the Bulls.
The number to know: 18 turnovers. Chicago won the rebounding count 46-35 and made 24 of 29 free throws, but the giveaways wiped out those gains.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 45-84 | Field Goals | 34-77 |
| 53.6% | FG % | 44.2% |
| 18-39 | 3-Pointers | 13-35 |
| 46.2% | 3P % | 37.1% |
| 12-16 | Free Throws | 24-29 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 82.8% |
| 35 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 24 | Assists | 21 |
| 13 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 2 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 21 | Fouls | 15 |
| 19 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers | 64.3% | 12.5% | 14.6% | 0.143 |
 Bulls | 52.6% | 16.7% | 27.5% | 0.312 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pacers vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, December 5, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pacers vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pacers last 5
- L vs Nuggets 120-135 Dec 3, 2025
- L vs Cavaliers 119-135 Dec 1, 2025
- W vs Bulls 103-101 Nov 29, 2025
- W vs Wizards 119-86 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Raptors 95-97 Nov 26, 2025
Bulls last 5
- L vs Nets 103-113 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Magic 120-125 Dec 1, 2025
- L @ Pacers 101-103 Nov 29, 2025
- L @ Hornets 116-123 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Pelicans 130-143 Nov 24, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 1, 2026 Pacers @ Bulls 145-126
- Jan 28, 2026 Bulls @ Pacers 110-113
- Nov 29, 2025 Bulls @ Pacers 101-103
More NBA Games on Dec 5, 2025
- Final
Miami Heat0-3105
Orlando Magic0-2106Top: Wagner 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0105
Boston Celtics1-1126Top: Reaves 36 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1111
Toronto Raptors2-086Top: Quickley 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0116
Detroit Pistons2-0122Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1134
Atlanta Hawks2-1133Top: Jokić 40 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1112
New York Knicks0-2146Top: Brunson 33 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2117
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1130Top: Mitchell 28 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-198
Houston Rockets3-0117Top: Thompson 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-0116
Milwaukee Bucks0-3101Top: Grimes 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-198
Memphis Grizzlies2-0107Top: Leonard 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2111
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0132Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers visit the Nets Oct 25; Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26.
Pacers vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Bulls on Dec 5, 2025?
The Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday, December 5, 2025 at United Center in Chicago. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 36 points.
What are the Pacers and Bulls records?
After this game the Pacers were 5-18 and the Bulls were 9-13 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Bulls?
Pascal Siakam scored 36 for the Pacers. Coby White scored 22 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Pacers vs Bulls season series?
The Pacers lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pacers vs Bulls game?
The Pacers beat the Bulls 145-126 on Apr 1, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pacers vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Pacers vs Bulls?
Pacers-Bulls: Q1 30-33, Q2 32-24, Q3 30-26, Q4 28-22.
What is next for the Pacers and Bulls?
Pacers visit the Nets on Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM ET; Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.