Indiana outpaced Chicago in a 145-126 win, using elite shooting and constant ball movement to build separation over four quarters. The Pacers finished with 145 points on 38-of-54 shooting (70.0%) and buried 20 three-pointers on 48 attempts, repeatedly punishing late rotations and turning quick decisions into open looks. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 25 points, while E. Thompson added 24 as the Pacers’ scoring came from multiple options. The defining theme was Indiana’s playmaking: 49 assists on 38 made field goals underscored how consistently they created high-quality shots, especially from the perimeter. Chicago kept scoring pressure on with Guerschon Yabusele (20 points), Collin Sexton (18), and M. Buzelis (17), and the Bulls won the rebounding battle 46-41. However, their 13-of-39 mark from three couldn’t match Indiana’s volume and efficiency from deep, and the Pacers’ offensive execution prevented Chicago from stringing together enough stops to threaten late. The result highlights Indiana’s offensive ceiling when its spacing and passing are clicking, while Chicago’s path forward centers on improving defensive containment and three-point defense to avoid giving up high-efficiency looks. Despite solid individual scoring and a rebounding edge, the Bulls couldn’t overcome Indiana’s shooting efficiency and assist-driven attack.