The Chicago Bulls will face off against the Indiana Pacers for the second time in four games. Heading into their previous matchup, the Pacers had only three wi

Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 120-105 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 5, 2025, at the United Center. Bulls forward Emanuel Miller (2) and center Lachlan Olbrich briefly enter the final seconds of a 120-105 loss to the Pacers on Dec. 5, 2025, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

If the Chicago Bulls want to avoid a second straight loss to the Indiana Pacers, it starts with finishing better at the rim and slowing down their big men.

The Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls clash Friday at United Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off in Chicago, Illinois.

Preview the Chicago Bulls' NBA matchup with Indiana, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

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On Friday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Indiana Pacers 120-105, dropping their sixth consecutive game. However, their top scorer, Coby White, maintains a hopeful optimism that this slog can be corrected, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. In his words, these problems are “fixable”.