Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. didn’t play big minutes and didn’t put up particularly big numbers in his return from a bruised right quadriceps.
It was a great result, however, as the Bulls avenged an embarrassing early-season loss to the Pacers by controlling the game most of the way en route to a 120-112 overtime victory Monday in Indianapolis.
Carter’s return not only was welcomed by his teammates, but it was felt by the Pacers.
‘‘I thought he did some good things,’’ coach Billy Donovan said. ‘‘He played good defense; his presence was felt. He looked good physically.