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Post-Game Grades: Indiana Pacers Get Back On Track Against the Chicago Bulls

By Josh Padmore

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24. 111. 100. Final. 94

The Indiana Pacers played their best defensive game of the young season in an 111-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

The Good: Defensively, this was the best game the Pacers have played by far. Jeff Teague had a big game with 21 points and 6 assists as he continues to fight out of his shooting slump. The Pacers had six different players in double-figures tonight and shot 53.5% from the field. They played team basketball and it got them the win.

The Bad: Paul George was ejected for kicking the basketball out of frustration and accidentally hitting a fan in the face. Some sort of action by the NBA will likely be made. He apologized to the fan.

The Pacers couldn’t get Al Jefferson going, but overall, not many negatives tonight.

MVP: Jeff Teague. Had his best game as an Indiana Pacer, and shot the ball very efficiently from the floor — 9 of 14 from the field and 3 of 5 from 3-point range. Hopefully, he can keep this momentum going.

LVP: Glenn Robinson III. Only played in 8 minutes, but got some meaningful time with Paul George ejected. The other Pacers’ simply made more contributions.

X-Factor: Thaddeus Young. When the Bulls tried to make a run, dependable Thaddeus Young responded for the Pacers. Made some shots (6 of 10 for 12 points), played great defense, and made hustle plays. He had 5 rebounds, an assist, a block, and a steal.

B-. Played some great defense throughout the game and set the tone early for the Pacers, but only finished with 13 points in 28 minutes. Couldn’t keep his emotions in check after being called for a foul, and got ejected from the game for kicking the ball into the stands and hitting a fan in the face.. Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. PAUL GEORGE

Indiana Pacers. MONTA ELLIS. B+. Was the definition of unselfish tonight. Got everyone involved, recording 8 assists. 18 assists for Monta over his last two games. Also grabbed 7 rebounds. Took just 2 shots, making one of them for 2 points in 32 minutes.. Shooting Guard

A. Had his best shooting game of the season, scoring 21 points on an efficient 9-14 shooting. Also shot 3-5 from deep. Played well off the ball when Monta Ellis was doing a majority of the play-making at times, and recorded two turnovers.. Point Guard. Indiana Pacers. JEFF TEAGUE

B. Had a solid offensive night, scoring 16 points on 5-13 shooting. Also connected on 6-8 free throws. Only grabbed 4 rebounds, but did protect the rim by blocking 4 shots.. Center. Indiana Pacers. MYLES TURNER

Power Forward. Indiana Pacers. THADDEUS YOUNG. B. Was there whenever the Pacers needed him. Cleaned up empty possessions, and made timely shots. Scored 12 points on an efficient 6-10 shooting. Also grabbed 5 rebounds in 25 minutes.

C.J. MILES. A-. Continued stretch of great basketball, scoring a season-high 20 points on 8-14 shooting off the bench. Also made 4-8 three-pointers in just 21 minutes.. Shooting Guard. Indiana Pacers

C. Struggled shooting again, going 2-7 from the field, but warranted a lot of attention on the block. Recorded a season-high 4 assists. Also grabbed 6 rebounds in 17 minutes.. Center. Indiana Pacers. AL JEFFERSON

Indiana Pacers. LAVOY ALLEN. C. Surprisingly didn’t grab a rebound, but shot 3-4 from the field for 6 points in 20 minutes. Also made the right passes, recording 3 assists.. Power Forward

Indiana Pacers. AARON BROOKS. B. Came off the bench with energy once again, scoring 10 points on 4-7 shooting in 21 minutes. Shot 2-4 from deep. Picked up some tough fouls again, recording 4 personal fouls.. Point Guard

Small Forward. Indiana Pacers. GLENN ROBINSON III. D+. Only played 8 minutes because Paul George was ejected. Scored 2 points on 1-1 shooting, but missed both of his free-throw attempts.

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