Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls: Apr 1, 2026
Pacers vs Bulls final: the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 145-126 on April 1, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 39 | 44 | 34 | 28 | 145 |
| Bulls | 33 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 126 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 25 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 8 REB Kobe Brown
- 7 AST Kam Jones
Bulls
- 20 PTS Guerschon Yabusele
- 9 REB Matas Buzelis
- 6 AST Matas Buzelis
Pacers vs Bulls Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson G | 30 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8-15 | 5-8 | 3-4 | +22 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 21 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11-16 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +22 |
| Kobe Brown F | 28 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-10 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +18 |
| Jay Huff C | 16 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-8 | 5-7 | 0-0 | +23 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 16 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +24 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Taelon Peter G | 27 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Ben Sheppard G | 21 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Kam Jones G | 25 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Micah Potter F | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Jalen Slawson F | 23 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Obi Toppin F | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis F | 28 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 4-4 | -18 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 25 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-7 | 6-8 | -15 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-5 | 3-4 | 3-4 | -10 |
| Tre Jones G | 25 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-11 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Collin Sexton G | 26 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8-14 | 1-5 | 1-1 | -13 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mac McClung G | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Patrick Williams F | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-2 | -12 |
| Leonard Miller F | 22 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 2-4 | -12 |
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Yuki Kawamura G | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 28 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 2-4 | 1-1 | -7 |
Pacers vs Bulls Recap
The Pacers beat the Bulls 145-126, pulling away in the third quarter to build a 25-point lead. Indiana improved to 18-58 while Chicago fell to 29-47.
The Pacers led by 6 after the first quarter and stretched the advantage to 17 at halftime with a 44-33 second quarter. Indiana outrebounded the Bulls 41 to 46 but controlled the game through superior shooting, making 58 of 102 from the field. The third quarter proved decisive, as the Pacers outscored Chicago 34-26 to reach a 117-92 lead.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 25 points while Guerschon Yabusele paced Chicago with 20. Matas Buzelis added 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Bulls. Indiana's ball movement was the difference, with the Pacers recording 49 assists compared to Chicago's 22.
The number to know: Indiana made 20 of 48 three-pointers while the Bulls made 13 of 39, a gap that reflected Indiana's offensive precision throughout the night.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 58-102 | Field Goals | 47-97 |
| 56.9% | FG % | 48.5% |
| 20-48 | 3-Pointers | 13-39 |
| 41.7% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 9-10 | Free Throws | 19-26 |
| 90.0% | FT % | 73.1% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 49 | Assists | 22 |
| 14 | Steals | 6 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 22 | Fouls | 14 |
| 28 | Biggest Lead | 3 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.7% | 10.9% | 22.0% | 0.088 | |
| 55.2% | 15.6% | 30.4% | 0.196 |
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
- Wednesday, April 1, 20268:00 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
- W vs Heat 135-118 Mar 29, 2026
- L vs Clippers 113-114 Mar 27, 2026
- L vs Lakers 130-137 Mar 25, 2026
- W @ Magic 128-126 Mar 23, 2026
- L @ Spurs 119-134 Mar 21, 2026
Bulls last 5
- L @ Spurs 114-129 Mar 30, 2026
- L @ Grizzlies 124-125 Mar 28, 2026
- L @ Thunder 113-131 Mar 27, 2026
- L @ 76ers 137-157 Mar 25, 2026
- W vs Rockets 132-124 Mar 23, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 28, 2026 Bulls @ Pacers 110-113
- Dec 5, 2025 Pacers @ Bulls 120-105
- Nov 29, 2025 Bulls @ Pacers 101-103
More NBA Games on Apr 1, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-0153
Washington Wizards2-1131Top: George 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1130
Orlando Magic0-2101Top: Alexander-Walker 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1147
Miami Heat0-3129Top: Brown 43 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-2130
Memphis Grizzlies2-0119Top: Anunoby 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3113
Houston Rockets3-0119Top: Dieng 36 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-2123
Toronto Raptors2-0115Top: Achiuwa 28 PTS, 19 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1130
Utah Jazz1-2117Top: Murray 37 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2127
Golden State Warriors0-3113Top: Wembanyama 41 PTS, 18 REBBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers visit the Bucks Oct 26; Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26.
Pacers vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Bulls on Apr 1, 2026?
The Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 145-126 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points.
What are the Pacers and Bulls records?
After this game the Pacers were 18-58 and the Bulls were 29-47 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Bulls?
Pascal Siakam scored 25 for the Pacers. Guerschon Yabusele scored 20 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 113-110 on Jan 28, 2026 at home.
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 39-33, Q2 44-33, Q3 34-26, Q4 28-34.
What is next for the Pacers and Bulls?
Pacers visit the Bucks on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET; Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.

