Chicago Bulls suffer 103-101 heartbreak vs. Indiana Pacers on Pascal Siakam’s buzzer-beater Nov. 29, 2025. Recap the dramatic NBA thriller, key plays, Siakam’s heroics and Chicago’s late-game woes in this analysis.
The Chicago Bulls fell in heartbreaking fashion, 103–101, to the Indiana Pacers on November 29, 2025, as Pascal Siakam drilled a contested buzzer-beater to close out one of the season’s most dramatic finishes. The intense matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse delivered everything from lead changes to clutch moments — but ultimately ended in disappointment for Chicago.
A Tight Battle From Start to Finish
Both teams traded baskets throughout the night, with neither able to create meaningful separation. Chicago opened strong offensively, posting 27 points in both the first and second quarters. Indiana responded with 26 and 35, grabbing a slim halftime advantage.
The Bulls kept the pressure on in the third quarter, adding another 26 points and entering the fourth within striking distance. In the final frame, Indiana edged Chicago 21–17, setting up a tense closing stretch.
Siakam’s Heroics Seal the Outcome
With the game tied in the final seconds, the Pacers put the ball in Pascal Siakam’s hands. The forward rose up over his defender and buried a 14-foot jumper at the buzzer, igniting the home crowd and sealing the win. Siakam finished the night with 24 points and nine rebounds, anchoring Indiana’s scoring and delivering when it mattered most.
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Bulls Show Fight but Fall Short Late
Chicago received steady production across the roster, including a balanced performance from Josh Giddey, who helped stabilize the offense throughout the night. But once again, late-game execution issues proved costly. The Bulls committed key turnovers, missed high-leverage shots, and allowed defensive breakdowns in the closing minute — miscues that opened the door for Indiana’s final possession.
What This Loss Means for Chicago
The defeat adds to a pattern the Bulls have struggled to shake this season: strong, competitive performances overshadowed by small but costly mistakes in crunch time. While Chicago continues to show encouraging flashes on both ends of the floor, the inability to close out tight games remains a glaring obstacle.
For the Pacers, the victory represents a momentum-building moment fueled by confidence, composure, and clutch shooting. For Chicago, it’s another reminder that to turn competitive games into wins, late-game discipline must improve.









