Boston Celtics top Chicago Bulls, 125-111, in NBA Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Boston Celtics opened NBA Cup group play with a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 26 points, while Payton Pritchard added a game-high 30 points off the bench. Boston surged to a 78-49 halftime lead but struggled in the second half, shooting only 36 percent from the floor. The Celtics improve to 1-0 in group play and 4-1 overall in the 2026-27 season. They will next face the Orlando Magic on the road on Sunday afternoon.
- •Celtics lead Bulls by 29 points at halftime.
- •Tatum records 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
- •Pritchard scores a game-high 30 points off the bench.
- •Celtics improve to 1-0 in NBA Cup group play.
- •Next game for Boston is against the Orlando Magic on November 2.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics hold off Chicago Bulls, 125-111, in NBA Cup opener
"The Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls by double digits for the second time this week and are now 1-0 in NBA Cup play.
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