Mar 5, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) is defended by Indiana Pacers shooting guard George Hill (3) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-US PRESSWIRE
The Indiana Pacers wrap up the regular season schedule on Wednesday night when they host the Chicago Bulls. When the schedule came out prior to the season, this final game looked like it might be a doozy but with both teams locked into their playoff spot there won't be a sense of urgency from either side.
The Bulls expect to play at full strength and the Pacers will player everyone sans Danny Granger, so natural competitive spirit between the teams should produce a good game, even if the eventual out come has little meaning.
The Pacers will also celebrate the ABA glory years bringing out the stars from the three championship teams of the early '70's while paying special tribute to Hall of Famer Mel Daniels. Get to the game early because fans will be able to greet the former players between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. as they enter Bankers Life Fieldhouse from Pennsylvania Street on the Pacers Blue Carpet. Following the game, team members will be available for a special autograph session.
Check out the links after the jump.
- Plays of the Week: April 15-21 | video | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS
- ABA Pacers get ceremony at fieldhouse tonight | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
- Pacers to honor ABA Championship teams and Hall of Fame Inductee, Mel Daniels | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS
- Metta World Peace suspended seven games - Yahoo! Sports
- Bulls plan to face Pacers at full strength - chicagotribune.com
- Chicago Bulls: In two games, Carlos Boozer can set career milestone - chicagotribune.com
- Bulls players want to work, not rest - Chicago Bulls Blog - ESPN Chicago
- Bulls control their own destiny in regular season's final week - CSNChicago.com
- Boozer appears primed for playoffs - Chicago Bulls Blog - ESPN Chicago
- NBA union executive committee sends memo depicting NBPA head Derek Fisher as rogue leader - ESPN