Here's what you need to know about the Chicago Bulls hosting the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
The Chicago Bulls (29-46) will host the Indiana Pacers (17-58) at the United Center tonight -- a matchup that features two teams officially eliminated from postseason contention. While the standings might suggest nothing but striving for a better tanking spot, the context surrounding both rosters makes this a vital evaluation game for the future. Indiana’s season was effectively derailed before it began following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles surgery, a blow that forced the front office into an early pivot toward the lottery.
Chicago, meanwhile, finds itself in a similar phase, navigating the fallout of losing key players for the year and the Jaden Ivey farce while trying to determine which pieces of their "new-look" roster fit the long-term scheme. Building around Josh Giddey as a cornerstone, the Bulls would find answers they could contemplate with him as they head into next season.
Despite the recent losing trend, the Bulls have uncovered a genuine diamond in their roster: Leonard Miller. Acquired from Minnesota at the deadline, Miller spent the first half of the season buried on Chris Finch’s bench. Since arriving in Chicago, however, the 6-foot-10 forward has played with a chip on his shoulder. He is coming off a career-best performance against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, where he dropped 21 points and showcased the versatile interior-out scoring that the Bulls have lacked since moving on from the veteran era. Alongside rookie Matas Buzelis, Miller represents a youthful frontcourt tandem that is finally giving Bulls Nation a reason to look toward next season with optimism outside the toxic front office.
The statistical contrast over the last ten games highlights the defensive "elementary" struggles both teams are facing. Chicago has surrendered a staggering 128.8 points per game in their last ten outings, often looking porous in transition. However, they face a Pacers squad that is equally vulnerable, giving up 125.0 points and losing the rebounding battle by nearly five boards per game.
With Indiana missing key rotation players like Andrew Nembhard and Ivica Zubac, the Bulls have a massive opportunity to dominate the glass and snap their current four-game losing streak. If Giddey can continue his elite playmaking, Chicago should be able to navigate Indiana in tonight’s outing.
How to Watch
Indiana Pacers (17-58) vs. Chicago Bulls (29-46)
Location: United Center | Chicago, IL
Tipoff: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET)
TV: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), FDSIN | Announcers: Adam Amin, Stacey King Radio: WSCR AM 670 | Announcers: Chuck Swirsky, Bill Wennington
Betting Odds (FanDuel)
Betting Line: Bulls -5
Moneyline: Bulls -210, Pacers +176
Over/Under: 244.5
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Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
- Noa Essengue / Zach Collins: Out for Season
- Jalen Smith: Out for Season
- Anfernee Simons: Out (Wrist)
- Guerschon Yabusele: Questionable (Ankle)
- Nick Richards: Questionable (Elbow)
Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton: Out for Season (Achilles)
- Ivica Zubac: Out for Season (Ribs)
- Johnny Furphy: Out for Season (Knee)
- Andrew Nembhard / Jarace Walker: Out (Back)
- Jalen Slawson: Probable (Two-Way, G-League)
- Pascal Siakam: Probable (Knee)
- Obi Toppin: Probable (Foot)
Last Game Starters
Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs (March 30)
- G Josh Giddey
- G Tre Jones
- F Isaac Okoro
- F Matas Buzelis
- C Guerschon Yabusele
Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat (March 29)
- G Quenton Jackson
- G Ethan Thompson
- G Andrew Nembhard
- F Pascal Siakam
- F Jalen Slawson