A collapse by Indiana led to a 107-95 beating by Chicago, increasing the pressure on the Indiana coach. Coach Hitch had to suffer through the game as his players were ineffective and his former fans were heckling. To make matters worse, the team was dominated by hated Chicago, a bad thing for any Indiana coach.

"That ---- man can't win a ---- game if his ---- life depended on it!" screamed one disgruntled fan, who is obviously tired of Indiana losing ways. While Indiana deny it, rumors about that they have already started a search for a new coach who can turn this franchise around.

It was just more fuel for the fire today when Chicago took Indiana behind the woodpile for a 107-95 whooping. Although Vegas was predicting a Chicago win, many people believed the Indiana certainly had the talent to knock them off. Cato did everything in his power to help his coach, but in the end Wilson led the Chicago to victory.

"You hate to see somebody with Coach Hitch's character go through this. It's just a sad sight," commented Chicago coach Bob. "We're obviously delighted to get the victory over such a worthy adversary in a big rivalry game like this, and all I can do is credit my players, my assistants, and our fans."

Chicago was led by Wilson (9 points, 5 boards, 23 assists, a steal, 4 blocks), Joyner (28 points, 14 boards, 0 assists, a block), Meyers (17 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, a steal). Indiana was led by Cato (24 points, 1 assists, a steal), Henderson (12 points, 9 boards, 1 assists), Williams (15 points, a block).

With today's win, Chicago stand at 44-33. They stay at #4 in the Central and hold at #8 overall in the Eastern Conference. Indiana are now 44-33 and 25-15 at home. They remain at #3 in the Central and remain at #7 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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