Robinson helps Bulls beat Pacers at Notre Dame

BY: AP Staff Writer OCTOBER 26, 2012 | MODIFIED: OCTOBER 26, 2012 AT 11:06 PM

Chicago Bulls guard Marquis Teague, left, drives the lane against Indiana Pacers guard D.J. Augustin during an NBA exhibition basketball game on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)

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Chicago Bulls guard Marquis Teague, left, drives the lane against Indiana Pacers guard D.J....

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) puts up a shot over Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah,...

Indiana Pacers guard D.J. Augustin, right, drives the lane against Chicago Bulls guard Nate...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Nate Robinson replaced Kirk Hinrich in Chicago's starting lineup and had 21 points and eight assists, helping the Bulls hold off the Indiana Pacers, 97-90 at Notre Dame's Joyce Center.

Luol Deng added 17 points for the Bulls, who never trailed and finished the preseason with a 5-2 record, best in the Central Division.

Roy Hibbert led Indiana (4-3) with 17 points and eight rebounds. David West had 16 points and nine boards, and D.J. Augustin totaled 10 points and 13 assists for the Pacers.

Taj Gibson had nine points and 11 rebounds off the bench for Chicago.

Hinrich did not play after straining his right groin Tuesday against Oklahoma City.

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