Niang, Robinson shine in Pacers' preseason loss to Bulls
CHICAGO -- Dwyane Wade had 22 points and eight assists in his best game of the preseason, and the Bulls got their first victory as they defeated the Pacers 121-105 on Saturday.
The Pacers lost for the first time in their third exhibition game.
PACERS: Rookie Georges Niang had 16 points in just 12 minutes, going 6 for 8 from the field and 4 for 6 from 3-point range. ... Paul George had the night off. ... Glenn Robinson III started and scored 17 points.
BULLS: Nikola Mirotic broke out of his preseason shooting slump with 18 points and nine rebounds, going 6 for 9 and making four 3-pointers. ... Jimmy Butler had 15 points but made only 3-of-11 shots. ... Rajon Rondo didn't play.
UP NEXT: Indiana (2-1) faces Milwaukee on Wednesday in Evansville, Indiana. Chicago (1-2) hosts Cleveland on Friday.
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