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Chicago Bulls abandoned defense in a 145-126 loss to the Indiana Pacers — their 3rd of the season

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At some point in the last week, the Chicago Bulls misplaced their defense. Perhaps they should retrace their steps or search under the couch cushions. But with only six games left in the regular season — and the playoffs long removed from reach — nothing will change regardless of whether the Bulls ever remember how to defend their opponents.

That much was clear Wednesday night. The Bulls ...

At some point in the last week, the Chicago Bulls misplaced their defense. Perhaps they should retrace their steps or search under the couch cushions. But with only six games left in the regular season — and the playoffs long removed from reach — nothing will change regardless of whether the Bulls ever remember how to defend their opponents.

That much was clear Wednesday night. The Bulls seemed to opt out of defending the Indiana Pacers in a 145-126 loss. The Pacers swept the Bulls this season, tallying three of their 18 total wins against Chicago.

“We could have been better,” coach Billy Donovan said. “We could have had more resistance defensively. The ball came downhill and went through us to the basket.