Aaron Nesmith Scores Career-High 27 Points to Lead Pacers Past Bulls 127-112
Pacers Defeat Bulls 127-112
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points, Pascal Siakam added 20 and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112 on Sunday night.
Nesmith’s Career-High Performance
Nesmith, a fifth-year guard who returned in January after missing 30 games with an ankle injury, shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range. Three of those came in the third quarter, when he scored 13 points.
Strong Performance from Starters
Tyrese Haliburton had his fifth consecutive double-double for Indiana with 17 points and 12 assists. The Pacers, who outscored the Bulls 32-20 in the final quarter, had all five starters score in double digits.
Bulls’ Struggle on the Road
Coby White led the Bulls with 26 points, including 20 in the first half. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis each had 18.
Takeaways
- Bulls: Although Chicago has more road wins (13) than at home (11), the Bulls’ away record dropped to 13-16. The Bulls can score in spurts, but don’t defend well.
- Pacers: Now 18-7 in 2025, Indiana improved its home record to 19-10. And Nesmith’s resurgence provides more scoring punch from a player known for defense.
Key Moment
Nesmith sank 3-pointers on three consecutive possessions to give the Pacers their largest lead at 90-79 in the third quarter.
Key Stat
The Pacers’ reserves outscored the Bulls 11-4 at the start of the fourth quarter to give them a 106-96 lead.
Up Next
The Bulls host Cleveland on Tuesday, the same night the Pacers host Houston.
Conclusion
The Pacers’ victory was a testament to their balanced scoring attack, with all five starters reaching double digits. Nesmith’s resurgence provides a much-needed boost to the team’s offense, and the Pacers will look to build on this momentum in their next game.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Aaron Nesmith’s career-high score in the game?
- 27 points
- Who led the Bulls in scoring?
- Coby White with 26 points
- What was the final score of the game?
- Pacers 127, Bulls 112
