Jayson Tatum's 43-Point Triple-Double Powers Celtics to Dominant Victory Over Bulls

Tatum becomes the first Celtic since Larry Bird in 1992 to record a 40-plus point triple-double, leading Boston to a 123-98 win in Chicago.

Jayson Tatum recorded 43 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists in his third career triple-double, the first 40-point triple-double for a Celtic since Larry Bird in 1992.
Tatum shot an impressive 16-for-24 from the field, including 9-for-15 from three-point range, and contributed heavily in Boston's 19-8 third-quarter run to take control of the game.
The Celtics bounced back from their Thursday loss to the Bulls by dominating inside, outscoring Chicago 58-34 in the paint and 25-12 on second-chance points.
Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 19, as Boston improved to 22-6 and stayed competitive in the Eastern Conference standings.
Chicago struggled to match Boston's intensity, with Zach LaVine limited to 14 points and the Bulls shooting just 40% in the first half.