Jimmy Butler's bucket with 1.2 seconds left in overtime lifted the Bulls to a 102-100 win over the Pacers. Butler scored seven of his 28 points in the final minute of regulation to force OT. Aaron Brooks had 29 points off the bench in Chicago's second straight win.
George Hill netted 20 for Indiana, which had won its previous two. Paul George finished with 19 points on 7-of-20 shooting.
The Bulls return to action New Year's night against the New York Knicks. Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 on Newstalk 1060.