Coby White (22 points, 6-14 FG, 9-12 FT) led Chicago in scoring on a night when Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic combined for just 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting. Chicago committed 18 turnovers in a 120-105 loss to the Pacers.

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