The Boston Celtics will face off against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday at 8 p.m. EST. This matchup follows the Celtics’ recent overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, in which they triumphed 130-126.
Bulls and Celtics Season Overview
As of now, Boston boasts a record of 28-16, placing them second in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have a record of 22-22, which ranks them ninth in the same conference.
- Boston Celtics: 21-10 against Eastern Conference teams
- Chicago Bulls: 14-15 against Eastern Conference teams
Performance Statistics
The Celtics average 117.1 points per game, outperforming their opponents by 6.9 points. In contrast, the Bulls allow 119.9 points on average. Notably, Chicago averages 14.4 made three-pointers per game, just above Boston’s defensive average of 14.2 allowed.
Recent Meetings
This matchup marks the second meeting this season between the two teams. In their previous encounter on January 6, the Celtics secured a 115-101 victory. Anfernee Simons led Boston with 27 points, while Matas Buzelis topped Chicago with 26 points.
Key Player Performances
- Boston Celtics:
- Jaylen Brown: 25.6 points and 7.5 rebounds over the last ten games
- Payton Pritchard: 16.8 points and 5.3 assists
- Chicago Bulls:
- Josh Giddey: 19.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.9 assists
- Nikola Vucevic: 19.2 points over the last ten games
Recent Game Trends
- Bulls Last 10 Games: 5-5 record, averaging 115.0 points
- Celtics Last 10 Games: 6-4 record, averaging 114.4 points
Injury Reports
Injuries may impact the game, with several players listed for the Bulls and Celtics:
- Bulls Injuries:
- Patrick Williams: day to day (ankle)
- Noa Essengue: out for the season (shoulder)
- Lachlan Olbrich: day to day (thoracic)
- Zach Collins: out (toe)
- Tre Jones: day to day (hamstring)
- Josh Giddey: day to day (hamstring)
- Celtics Injuries:
- Josh Minott: out (ankle)
- Jayson Tatum: out (achilles)
- Derrick White: out (rest)
This upcoming game is critical for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as the Celtics travel to Chicago after their recent success against the Nets.
