Pacers Defeat Bulls 145-126 to Escape NBA Basement

Indiana's Pascal Siakam scores 25 points in the win over Chicago.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:42am

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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 145-126 on Wednesday night, moving the Pacers out of the basement of the NBA standings. Indiana's Pascal Siakam led the way with 25 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The Pacers have struggled this season and were sitting at the bottom of the NBA standings prior to this win. This victory helps them climb out of the league's cellar and provides a much-needed boost as they look to turn their season around.

The details

The Pacers put together a dominant offensive performance, scoring 145 points - the most they've put up all season. Siakam was the leading scorer with 25 points, while several other Pacers players also reached double figures. The Bulls kept the game close for much of the night, but Indiana pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the 19-point win.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Pascal Siakam

A forward for the Indiana Pacers who scored a team-high 25 points in the win.

Indiana Pacers

An NBA team based in Indianapolis, Indiana that defeated the Chicago Bulls 145-126 to move out of the league's basement.

Chicago Bulls

An NBA team based in Chicago, Illinois that lost to the Indiana Pacers 145-126.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for us. We've been struggling, but tonight we showed what we're capable of when we play together as a team.”

— Pascal Siakam, Pacers Forward

What’s next

The Pacers will look to build on this victory as they continue their push to climb up the NBA standings in the final weeks of the regular season.

The takeaway

This win provides a much-needed confidence boost for the Pacers, who have been mired near the bottom of the NBA for much of the year. If they can build on this performance, they may be able to salvage their season and make a late playoff push.