Bulls vs Celtics
Sat, Jan 24
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(22 - 22)
114
-
111
Celtics
Celtics
(28 - 16)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 30 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 114 |
| Celtics | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Coby White
CHI | #0 | G
22
1
7
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
33
8
5
Smart Game Analysis
Chicago Bulls has a 53% chance of winning the game
The Bulls are poised to capitalize on a prime schedule advantage as they host a Celtics team arriving on the second night of a back-to-back following a grueling double-overtime game.
Key Analysis
- • Boston is battling extreme fatigue after playing a double-overtime game against the Nets last night and traveling to Chicago immediately after.
- • The Celtics are missing superstar Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury, significantly lowering their offensive ceiling.
- • Chicago holds a major rest advantage, having not played since Thursday, while Boston's key starters logged 40+ minutes yesterday.
- • The Bulls have strong momentum, winning three consecutive games and four of their last five entering this matchup.
- • Chicago ranks fifth in the NBA in fast-break points (18.0 per game), a strength that directly exploits Boston's tired legs.
- • Josh Giddey's return from injury has revitalized the Bulls' offense, evidenced by his 21-point, 6-assist performance in their last win.
