Chicago Bulls Upset Defending Champion Boston Celtics with Fourth-Quarter Surge
Zach LaVine's season-high 36 points and a dominant final quarter secured a 117-108 victory for the Bulls in Boston.
- Zach LaVine led the Chicago Bulls with 36 points, including six 3-pointers, showcasing his offensive versatility against the reigning NBA champions.
- The Bulls outscored the Celtics 35-22 in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on Boston's technical fouls and composure issues to secure the win.
- Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, while Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 14 rebounds for Chicago.
- Boston struggled with poor 3-point shooting, hitting only 25% of their attempts, and saw key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown pick up technical fouls late in the game.
- The victory marked Chicago's third straight win, improving their record to 13-15 and moving them closer to .500 in the Eastern Conference standings.