Donovan wasn’t crying. He certainly could have been after the Bulls sad effort — trailing by double digits the last three quarters and by as much as 34 points — in a 129-113 loss.

Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Thomas Bryant added a season-high 22 and two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton had 16 points and 13 assists in the Indiana Pacers' 129-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

The Indiana Pacers faced off against the Chicago Bulls in an electrifying matchup on Wednesday night, emerging victorious with a 129-113 scoreline. This win marks a significant moment for the Pacers as they look to solidify their standing in the Eastern Conference.

Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and center Thomas Bryant scored 22 in relief of Myles Turner -- who was out with an illness -- to help the Pacers win.

AM Pacers starters (Toppin for Siakam) back in and growing their lead to 17. They've done a good job of getting to the line and making (20/21). It's difficult to face a mash unit, and human nature creeps in,