Butler’s tip-in gives Bulls 102-100 OT win over Pacers

Chicago Bulls; Jimmy Butler, right, drives as Indiana Pacers forward Paul George defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago Bulls; Jimmy Butler, right, drives as Indiana Pacers forward Paul George defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

By Associated Press December 30, 2015 3 min read

CHICAGO (AP) – Jimmy Butler tipped in a basket with 1.2 seconds left in overtime and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 102-100 Wednesday night despite playing without Derrick Rose.

Butler scored 28 points and Aaron Brooks had 29 points to help Chicago win its third in four games. Chicago got 52 points from its bench and held Indiana to 38.1 percent shooting from the field. Pau Gasol had 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Rose was scratched an hour before the game with right hamstring tendinitis.

Butler scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and overtime combined.

Brooks’ floater with 58.7 seconds left gave Chicago a 100-95 advantage. Solomon Hill made two free throws, and Brooks’ turnover set up Monta Ellis’ tying 3-pointer with 3.7 seconds left.