The Pacers have their first home Central Division game of the season on Monday
by Tony East
The Indiana Pacers host the Chicago Bulls on Monday night for the first Central Division game in Indianapolis of the 2023-24 campaign.
The Bulls are 1-2 after losing to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, and they have failed to score more than 104 points in a game so far. Indiana remains undefeated behind their excellent offense.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, NBC Sports Chicago
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are favorites as they are currently -3.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 230.5.
Pacers vs Bulls Injury Report
For the Pacers, their two-way contract players — Oscar Tshiebwe, Kendall Brown, and Isaiah Wong — are all listed as questionable due to their contract status. The Indiana Mad Ants begin training camp today.
For the Bulls, Lonzo Ball, Onuralp Bitim, Justin Lewis, Adama Sanogo, and Dalen Terry are currently listed as out. Ball is injured while the other four are in the G League. Zach LaVine is probable with back spasms.
Key Matchup
Bruce Brown vs DeMar DeRozan: The Pacers brought in Brown during the offseason to stop players like DeRozan. The Bulls star is avaging 24.3 points per game this year so far.
Brown will try to limit that number. He had 24 points in Indiana’s opening night win, so if he can have a strong offensive impact and slow DeRozan, the Pacers will have a great chance to win.
Originally posted on All Pacers on FanNation