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Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers Battle for Playoff Spot
Bulls Look to Extend Win Streak, Pacers Aim to End Skid
The Chicago Bulls hope to continue their run of good form when they take on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Pacers are looking to avoid a fourth straight loss.
The Bulls have won three of their last four games, including a 118-113 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday. DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Bulls with 36 points, while Zach LaVine added 30 points. The Pacers have lost three of their last four games, including a 119-111 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Pacers with 29 points, while Buddy Hield added 22 points.
The Bulls are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, while the Pacers are in ninth place. The Bulls are 2.0 game ahead of the Pacers, and they are one game behind the fifth-place Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pacers are 3.0 games behind the Bulls, and they are one game ahead of the 10th place Washington Wizards.
The Bulls and the Pacers have met twice this season, with each team winning one game. The Bulls won the first game 116-108 on October 23rd, while the Pacers won the second game 117-113 on December 19th.
The Bulls are a slight favorite to win the game, but the Pacers are a dangerous team. The Pacers have a lot of talent, and they are capable of beating any team in the league. The Bulls will need to play their best game if they want to win.
### Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball (knee). The Pacers will be without TJ Warren (foot).
### Key Matchups
* DeMar DeRozan vs. Tyrese Haliburton
* Zach LaVine vs. Buddy Hield
* Nikola Vucevic vs. Myles Turner
### Prediction
The Bulls will win the game 115-110.