Chicago made some believers today with a big win over Indiana. "I know all the headlines are going to say 'Chicago upset Indiana', but we knew going in that we could play with these guys. It's no upset in my book," said Chicago coach Bob. "We've had some trouble early on, but the team's finally getting it together. Just look at Sims - he was unstoppable." Today's win certainly helps get their message out, but Chicago still have some work ahead of them. Chicago was led by Sims (27 points, 8 boards, 1 assists, 3 blocks), Johnson (7 points, 16 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks), Smith (22 points, 1 assists, a block). Indiana was led by Wade (28 points, 9 boards, 1 assists, a block), Mack (9 points, 4 assists, a steal), Sanders (10 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals).

Chicago improve to 6-8. They remain at #4 in the Central and advance to #8 overall in the Eastern Conference. Indiana are now 9-5 and 4-1 at home after this defeat. They remain at #2 in the Central and stay at #4 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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