For a second straight game, the Indiana Pacers struggled to connect from three point range and had a rough night at the free throw line, but again it didn’t matter on the scoreboard as they blasted the Chicago Bulls to move to 2-0 on the season. The Pacers used runs of 21-0 and 18-0 to turn a six point deficit into a 30-point advantage, outscoring the Bulls 72-43 in the second and third quarters.
The Pacers got there with their activity on defense, frustrating the Chicago offense into numerous mistakes. They forced 20 turnovers, outscoring the Bulls 25-14.