The Boston Celtics (57-14)securing a convincing 124-113 win over the Chicago Bulls (34-37) on Saturday night.
Jayson Tatum led the charge for the Celtics with 26 points, while Sam Hauser and Al Horford contributed 23 points each, guiding Boston to their ninth straight victory.
Boston’s depth was on display throughout the contest, with contributions from Payton Pritchard (15 points) and Derrick White (17 points) bolstering the team’s performance.
Despite missing Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis due to injuries, the Celtics managed to continue their winning streak.
Chicago, led by DeMar DeRozan’s 28 points, fought hard but couldn’t overcome Boston. Nikola Vucevic, Alex Caruso, and Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points each.
With this victory, Boston strengthens its position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, further solidifying their status as championship contenders.
Despite the loss, the Bulls remain in the play-in zone, staying in ninth place in the East.
