Pacers Pour It On in Chicago: Indiana Breaks Loose for Season High

Indiana Pacers score 145 points in a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, climbing out of the NBA basement.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:11am

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The Indiana Pacers erupted for their highest-scoring game of the season, defeating the Chicago Bulls 145-126 on the road. The Pacers, who have struggled with injuries and a 17-58 record this season, got balanced scoring from Pascal Siakam, Ethan Thompson, Kobe Brown, and Jay Huff to pull away from the home team. The win moves Indiana out of the bottom spot in the NBA standings.

Why it matters

This offensive outburst gives the young Pacers something to feel good about after a difficult season. While Indiana is still firmly in the NBA basement, the team's ability to string together a high-scoring, confident performance could be a building block for the future, especially for the team's role players trying to prove their worth.

The details

The Pacers pushed the pace, shared the ball, and shot the lights out, leading by as many as 19 points in the second half. Indiana's balanced scoring attack, with four players scoring 17 or more points, proved too much for the struggling Bulls, who have now lost five straight games. Chicago's defense had no answer for the Pacers' onslaught.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Pascal Siakam

The Pacers' leading scorer, who had 25 points in the win.

Ethan Thompson

An Indiana player who added 24 points to the Pacers' offensive explosion.

Kobe Brown

A Pacers player who scored 17 points in the victory.

Jay Huff

Another Indiana player who contributed 17 points to the team's season-high scoring output.

Guerschon Yabusele

The Bulls player who led Chicago with 20 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“On the nights where Indiana has struggled, the scoring load has felt too narrow and the mistakes too costly. Wednesday looked different. The ball moved, the shots fell, and the offense never seemed to lose its rhythm for long stretches.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting

The takeaway

This high-scoring win for the Pacers shows that the team still has the ability to put together a complete offensive performance, even in a difficult season. While Indiana remains at the bottom of the NBA standings, this game could provide a morale boost and a chance for the team's role players to gain confidence and prove their worth moving forward.