CHICAGO — Zach LaVine scored 32 points in his return from the NBA’s health and safety protocols, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 113-105.
Nikola Vucevic had 16 points and 15 rebounds as the Bulls won their third straight.
Caris LeVert had 27 points, and Domantas Sabonis had 14 points and 16 rebounds after missing a game with a right calf injury.
Chicago held a comfortable lead throughout most of the game before Indiana pulled within 108-100 on a 3-pointer by LeVert with 3:19 to play.
LaVine answered with a 20-footer and added another basket following a miss by the Pacers, essentially putting the game away.
The Pacers (14-20) return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to host Brownsburg native and Butler University graduate Gordon Hayward and the Charlotte Hornets (17-17) Wednesday, Dec. 29. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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