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Chicago faces Indiana for conference showdown
- Indiana hosts Chicago in a key Eastern Conference matchup, led by Pascal Siakam for the Pacers and Nikola Vucevic for the Bulls.
- The Pacers bring a rough stretch against top competition, sitting 7-24 in Eastern Conference play this season.
- Chicago has a modest 3-7 record against the division, aiming to improve after recent struggles.
- Key players Jay Huff (Pacers) and Coby White (Bulls) have been leading their teams in scoring in recent games.
- Indiana will be without Obi Toppin (foot) and Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) for the season, affecting rotation depth.
- Chicago will be missing Noa Essengue, Zach Collins, and Tre Jones due to injuries, impacting frontcourt and guard depth.
- The teams previously met on Dec. 6, with Indiana winning 120-105 behind Siakam’s 36 points.
- The game is part of a busy schedule with ongoing AP News coverage across multiple leagues and topics.
- The Bulls face a Pacers squad aiming to break a winless stretch against teams with a winning record this season.
- The matchup provides a test for both teams as they jockey for position in the Eastern Conference standings.
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