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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Live Blog: Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers

The Chicago Bulls are in Indianapolis to play the Pacers, possibly their most fearsome division rival.
 
7:14 p.m.

The game has tipped off, and the Bulls are off to a quick start with Derrick Rose leading the way with seven points.

7:19 p.m.

At the commercial break, Bulls are up 11-10.

These Pacers are the only undefeated team in the league after the first week of play. While it is only one week, the Pacers' hot start should not be overlooked. This team is on the rise and a serious threat to the Miami Heat and their quest to repeat as champions.

The Bulls aren't out of the equation, but they will have to overcome several shortcomings if they are to knock off the Pacers or Heat in a seven game playoff series.

7:34 p.m.

At the end of the first quarter, Bulls are down 19-25.

7:50 p.m.

Midway through the second quarter, the Bulls have pulled ahead, and now lead the Pacers 29-17.

Luol Deng leads the Bulls in scoring with 10 points, and Roy Hibbert leads the Pacers with six.

8:10 p.m.

It's halftime, and the Bulls are up 43-37.

Rose leads the Bulls in scoring with 12 (on 5-9 shooting), and Paul George leads the Pacers with nine (on 4-10 shooting).

9:00 p.m.

At the start of the fourth, the Pacers have pulled ahead of the Bulls and now lead 63-62.

9:32 p.m.

There's less than a minute left in the game and the Bulls are letting this game get away from them. Pacers are up 94-78.

9:38 p.m.

Pacers have taken this game. They move to 5-0, while the Bulls drop to 1-3.