The Indiana Pacers and Quebec’s Bennedict Mathurin narrowly defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-122 on Sunday at the United Center.
It took a downtown shot from Tyrese Haliburton with 2.7 seconds left in regulation to give the Pacers the win. The latter also had an excellent game, amassing 29 points, three rebounds and 11 assists.
Mathurin was the team’s second-best scorer, scoring 17 points. The Montreal-raised also had four rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes of play.
At the Bulls, Zach LaVine sounded the charge with a harvest of 42 points. However, he missed a free throw that would have given Illinois the lead just before Haliburton’s big win.
Mathurin and the Pacers will be back in action on Monday night, hosting the Philadelphia 76ers at Bakers Life Fieldhouse.
Elsewhere in the NBA
At Crypto.com Arena, the Golden State Warriors were unable to capitalize on the return of Stephen Curry and went down 113-105 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The ghost has amassed 27 points, he who had missed the last 11 games of his team.
At American Airlines Center, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130-126. Kevin Durant was dominant with 37 points, seven rebounds and three assists.