- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Indiana Pacers (2-16) are set to face off against the Chicago Bulls (9-8) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Saturday.
In their previous game, the Bulls suffered a defeat to the Pelicans, concluding the match at 143-130. Chicago finished with a field goal percentage of 52.4% (43 out of 82) and successfully made 20 of their 50 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Bulls converted 24 of 32 shots, achieving a success rate of 75.0%. On the boards, they secured 33 rebounds with 4 being offensive. Additionally, the Bulls recorded 29 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents and securing 4 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed their rivals to shoot 51.0% from the field, with the Pelicans’ shooting stats being 53 out of 104 attempts. New Orleans also made 28 assists and gathered 13 steals, alongside grabbing 55 rebounds (19 offensive, 36 defensive) and recording 3 blocks. Also notable, New Orleans converted 24 of 35 free throws for a 68.6% mark and made 13 of 35 three-point attempts. Both teams had identical fouls of 21.
Ayo Dosunmu emerged as a standout performer in the last game, finishing with an impressive shooting rate of 68.8% from the field, alongside 1 assist. He played for 32 minutes, securing 2 rebounds and scoring 28 points on 11 out of 16 shooting.
The Bulls now hold a record of 9-8 this season. They tend to lose possession averaging 15.4 turnovers per game and commit 21.6 personal fouls per contest. As a collective, Chicago is pulling down an average of 46.4 rebounds and have tallied 504 assists so far this season, placing them 8th in the league for passing. The Bulls are hitting 37.9% from three-point range (252 of 665) and boast an 79.7% success rate from the free-throw line. They are scoring an average of 121.3 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA, together with a shooting percentage of 47.5% from the field.
Defensively, the Bulls have forced an average of 12.4 turnovers while averaging 20.9 fouls per game. They allow 36.1% shooting from three-point range and rank 28th in the league for points allowed per game (124.2). The Bulls permit a field goal percentage of 47.1% (768 of 1,632) and yield 47.5 rebounds each game. Their ranking stands at 14th in the league for assists given up, with a total of 473 this season.
In their last outing, the Pacers fell short against the Raptors, ending the game at 97-95. Indiana secured 40 defensive boards and 3 offensive rebounds, totaling 43 in this match. They committed 18 turnovers while recording 7 steals. The Raptors accumulated 19 fouls, leading the Pacers to the free-throw line for 23 attempts, converting 14 for a percentage of 60.9%. Beyond the arc, Indiana managed to hit 11 of their 33 attempts (33.3%). Overall, the Pacers finished with 35 successful shots from 78 attempts (44.9%). Defensively, they allowed the Raptors to make 35 of 90 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 38.9%. Indiana struggled from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 26 for 19.2% and going 22 of 27 at the charity stripe for 81.5%. In terms of rebounding, Indiana permitted Toronto to grab 48 boards (12 offensive).
T.J. McConnell played a crucial role for the Pacers, contributing 16 points in 24 minutes on the court along with 6 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 47.1%, making 8 of 17 shots, and recorded 7 rebounds.
Currently, the Pacers hold a poor record of 2-16 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 41.6% from the field, ranking 30th in the league. Indiana has accumulated 1,973 points throughout the season, averaging 109.6 points per game. They secure 45.1 rebounds per contest while providing 23.3 assists per game (30th in the NBA) and averaging 14.6 turnovers. Indiana commits 24.2 personal fouls each game and has a free-throw percentage of 77.1%.
Defensively, the Pacers allow their opponents a 32.1% shooting percentage from downtown (204 out of 636) and a charity-stripe success rate of 77.6%. They concede an average of 25.6 assists and 48.1 rebounds per game, ranking 9th and 27th respectively in the league. The Pacers rank 25th in points allowed per game, surrendering 121.4. They force 14.1 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 47.8% from the field (21st in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Chicago
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