What the Four Factors (+Pace) say (all stats are as of Tuesday night):
| Team | Pace | eFG% | TO% | OR% | FTA/FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (Off.) | 95.8 (11) | 46.8 (28) | 13.4 (16) | 27.6 (8) | 28.1 (25) |
| Indiana (Def.) | 100.0 (2) | 48.9 (10) | 13.3 (19) | 26.6 (18) | 35.4 (29) |
| Team | Pace | eFG% | TO% | OR% | FTA/FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago (Def.) | 95.8 (11) | 47.9 (6) | 12.6 (25) | 25.5 (11) | 26.8 (3) |
| Indiana (Off.) | 100.0 (2) | 48.2 (24) | 14.1 (22) | 21.8 (29) | 28.6 (21) |
SOURCE: Hoopdata.com
What it all means:
Without referencing the connection between Indiana’s NBA squad and the second-most up-tempo team in the league, all signs point to this game having a lot of possessions. Since January, the Bulls have increased their Pace average by more than a possession per game. And as they creep towards becoming a top-10 team in playing fast, the Pacers trail only Golden State.
Bulls injury report: Joakim Noah is listed as day-to-day, according to ESPN.com. He did practice on Tuesday.
Pacers injury report: Danny Granger is day-to-day; he missed the Pacers’ last game for personal family reasons. According to the Indianapolis Star, “Coach Jim O’Brien said he doesn’t know when he’ll return to the team.”
Pacers blogs: Eight Points, Nine Seconds; Always Miller Time
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