After trailing in the first half, Chicago came roaring back behind Derrick Rose who has 22 points, seven rebounds, and six assists after three quarters. The Bulls would have entered the fourth quarter with the lead if not for a three-quarter court buzzer-beater by the Pacers T.J. Ford that tied the game at 67-67 as time expired.
Pacers Vs. Bulls Score: Derrick Rose Leads Chicago Back To 67-67 Tie After Three
The Bulls grabbed control in the third finishing off a 19-5 run that saw them erase an early Indiana lead, and take a five point lead of their own. Besides Rose, Carlos Boozer has had a solid game with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Luol Deng also has 10 for Chicago.
Danny Granger helped keep the Pacers within striking distance with 17 points. Indiana lost starting point guard Darren Collison to an ankle injury in the first half. Collison came out at halftime and tried to warm up but returned to the locker room and will not play in the remainder of this game.
For more on this series, Chicago fans should check out Blog A Bull and SB Nation Chicago while Indiana fans should visit Indy Cornrows and SB Nation Indiana.
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