Nesmith scores a career-high 27 points to lead Pacers past Bulls 127-112

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) reaches for a rebound against Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) reaches for a rebound against Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)


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INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points, Pascal Siakam added 20 and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-112. Nesmith shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range. 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. Coby White led the Bulls with 26 points, including 20 in the first half. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis each had 18.

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