Indiana Pacers 145, Chicago Bulls 126
NBA · 2026-04-01 · Winner: Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers defeated Chicago Bulls 145–126 on 2026-04-01 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:10 swung win probability 37% → 10%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 39 | 44 | 34 | 28 | 145 |
| Chicago Bulls | 33 | 33 | 26 | 34 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:10 swung win probability 37% → 10%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q2 33-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 1:23 (win probability 39% → 12% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q1 8:10 | 55% → 28% |
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q1 1:23 | 39% → 12% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q1 0:27 | 12% → 34% |
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q2 8:10 | 37% → 10% |