Indiana (35-37) at Chicago (33-40) 8:30 pm EDT

CHICAGO (Ticker) -- The Chicago Bulls hope to creep closer to the postseason Tuesday when they face the reeling Indiana Pacers, who simply want to remain in the playoff picture.

The Bulls sit 1 1/2 games behind Philadelphia for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Pacers are one game ahead of the 76ers.

Chicago has won four of its last five games following Saturday's 100-94 triumph over Boston. Kirk Hinrich scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and Luol Deng, Ben Gordon and Mike Sweetney each added 14 for the Bulls.

Indiana has lost four straight games and seven of its last nine contests after dropping a 96-89 decision to Milwaukee on Saturday.

All-Star Jermaine O'Neal collected 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four blocks for Indiana. Jamaal Tinsley contributed 15 points and seven assists for the Pacers, who also have dropped five straight road games.

Indiana has won two of three encounters between the teams this season.