The Pacers and Bulls renew their Central Division rivalry in preseason form on Thursday when the play the first of two consecutive practice games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
After a quality effort in New Orleans on Tuesday, the Pacers will face a new-look Bulls team with plenty of experience. Gone are Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah and in their place, Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade and Robin Lopez.
Health will always be a lingering issue for the Bulls, but when Rondo and Wade are on the court along with Jimmy Butler, Chicago will present a challenge.