Overview

• Kristaps Porzingis scored a season-high 34 points, including eight 3-pointers, tying his career-best in made threes.
• The Celtics capitalized on aggressive defense, forcing 15 turnovers and converting them into 27 points.
• Jaylen Brown added 28 points, while Derrick White contributed 22 points with four 3-pointers in a strong team effort.
• Chicago Bulls were without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who missed the game due to personal reasons, and have now lost eight of their last nine games.
• Boston improved to 3-1 against Chicago this season, maintaining control throughout the game after an early 10-0 run.