The Boston Celtics faced the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Celtics won the game 115–101. This game added another win to the Celtics’ record, making it 23-12 for the season.

Anfernee Simons was a key player for the Celtics, scoring 27 points and making 9 of his 16 shots. Payton Pritchard also had a good game with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Bulls, Matas Buzelis led with 26 points and made 9 of his 12 shots.

The Boston Celtics started strong, scoring 31 points in the first quarter, while the Chicago Bulls managed 14. In the second quarter, both teams slowed down a bit, with Boston adding 23 points and Chicago scoring 19.

In the third quarter, the Bulls found some momentum, scoring 34 points. Boston matched them with 31 points, keeping their lead. In the final quarter, the Bulls added another 34 points, but Boston secured the win by scoring 30 points, ending the game 115-101.

Nikola Vučević stood out for the Chicago Bulls with a double-double. He scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Vučević also added 7 assists, showing his ability to contribute in multiple ways.

Matas Buzelis led the Bulls in scoring with 26 points. He was efficient, making 9 out of 12 shots. Ayo Dosunmu also had a solid game, adding 15 points and 5 assists.

For the Boston Celtics, Anfernee Simons was the top scorer with 27 points. Payton Pritchard contributed 21 points and added 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Derrick White played a key role with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.

What’s Next

The Boston Celtics improved their record to 22-12 with this win. This places them second in the Eastern Conference standings. They continue to be a strong contender in the playoff race.

The Chicago Bulls now have a record of 17-18. They are ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls will need to perform well in their upcoming games to move up in the rankings.

The Chicago Bulls will play their next game on Wednesday, January 07, against the Detroit Pistons. This game will take place at Little Caesars Arena. After that, the Bulls will have a home game against the Miami Heat on Thursday, January 08.

The Boston Celtics will face the Denver Nuggets at home on Wednesday, January 07. This game will be held at TD Garden. Following this, the Celtics will stay at home to play the Toronto Raptors on Friday, January 09.

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