The Chicago Bulls are at home on Friday night as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Chicago enters Friday’s game with a 9-12 record after losing at home to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3)© Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s loss to the Nets, Josh Giddey led the way for the Bulls as he recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists while Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 11 rebounds of his own.
Now Chicago will try to bounce back on Friday night at home in a matchup against a struggling Pacers team.
On the other side, Indiana enters Friday’s contest with a 4-18 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43)Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 23 points and four assists while Andrew Nembhard recorded 16 points and seven assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pacers Injury Report, Will Ben Sheppard Play?
For the Pacers, they have six players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game as their roster continues to be decimated by injuries to begin the season.
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Indiana has ruled out Ben Sheppard due to a left calf strain that he suffered in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets.
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With Sheppard sidelined, Jarace Walker and T.J. McConnell could be in line for larger roles for the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) celebrates with guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Pacers have also ruled out Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson as they continue to be sidelined by injuries.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu Play?
On the other side, the Bulls have 10 players listed on their injury report, including guard Coby White.
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0)Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
Chicago has listed White as questionable due to a left calf strain that has caused him to miss the last three games.
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The Bulls have also listed Ayo Dosunmu as questionable due to a right thumb sprain while Zach Collins is questionable due to a left scaphoid fracture that has sidelined him to begin the season.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11)Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Dalen Terry and Patrick Williams have been listed as probable and they are expected to play against the Pacers.
Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Dalen Terry have all been listed as doubtful and are not expected to play while Noa Essengue and Kevin Huerter have been ruled out.
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Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Pacers and Bulls from Chicago at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.