Kevin Huerter drilled a corner 3-pointer just before the final buzzer as the Chicago Bulls edged the Boston Celtics 114-111 on Saturday night at the United Center.
The dramatic finish capped an emotional evening that concluded with the franchise retiring Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey, placing the former MVP among the select group of Bulls legends honored in the rafters.
Chicago earned its fourth straight victory and improved to 22-22, holding off the Eastern Conference’s second-place team in a game that featured multiple late momentum swings.
Coby White led the Bulls with 22 points and knocked down five of the team’s 21 made 3-pointers, continuing a strong stretch as Chicago leaned heavily on perimeter shooting.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and seven rebounds, while Jalen Smith and rookie Matas Buzelis each finished with 14 points to provide balance across the lineup.
The Bulls shot 51 percent from the field and 47 percent from beyond the arc, spacing the floor effectively against Boston’s defense.
Jaylen Brown carried the scoring load for the Celtics with 33 points, attacking mismatches throughout the night and keeping the visitors within striking distance late.
Anfernee Simons contributed 21 points off the bench, and Derrick White posted a near all-around line with 15 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
Chicago held a 111-109 lead in the closing seconds when White missed a driving layup and Smith’s putback attempt fell short with 20 seconds remaining.
Brown secured the rebound and converted a strong drive to the rim with 14 seconds left, tying the game and setting the stage for the final possession.
After a timeout, the Bulls worked the ball to Huerter, who calmly buried a corner 3 with less than a second remaining to seal the win.
Huerter’s shot came on a night when he arrived wearing a No. 1 jersey in honor of Rose, adding symbolic weight to the decisive moment.
Boston shot 44 percent overall and 32 percent from 3-point range, finishing 15-of-47 from deep in a game decided by long-distance shooting.
The loss dropped the Celtics to 28-16, though they remain firmly positioned near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Boston will continue its road stretch by hosting Portland on Monday, while the Bulls look to build on their momentum as they remain in the playoff hunt.
