Celtics Outlast Bulls 138-129 to Keep NBA Cup Wild-Card Hopes Alive

Jayson Tatum led with 35 points while Payton Pritchard's fourth-quarter surge secured Boston's win in a high-scoring NBA Cup pool game.

Jayson Tatum delivered a standout performance with 35 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring the Celtics' victory over the Bulls.
Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 29 points off the bench, including 11 consecutive points in the fourth quarter to swing the game in Boston's favor.
Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with a season-high 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Zach LaVine's four 3-pointers made him Chicago's franchise leader in career 3-pointers made.
Despite the win, Boston's NBA Cup wild-card hopes hinge on the outcomes of Tuesday's games, as Atlanta secured the Group C quarterfinal spot earlier in the day.
Boston's complete roster was available for the first time this season, with key contributions from Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, who each added 21 points.