Celtics' bench outperforms starters in 35-point win over Bulls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 134-99 on October 27 at TD Garden. The Celtics' bench contributed 79 points, outscoring Chicago's entire starting lineup, which managed 66 points. Payton Pritchard led Boston with 28 points, scoring 19 in the third quarter as they surged to a commanding lead. Despite committing 25 turnovers, the Celtics excelled with 21 three-pointers and controlled the rebounding 54-40. Boston improves to 2-1 and will face the Brooklyn Nets next.
- •Celtics score 79 points from bench vs. Bulls' 33.
- •Pritchard leads with 28 points, 19 in the third.
- •Boston shoots 21-for-44 from three-point range.
- •Next game against Brooklyn Nets scheduled for October 28.
- •Celtics improve to 2-1 on the season.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Bench Pulled Off Something Remarkable In Blowout Win Over Bulls
"Boston's reserves did more than help beat Chicago. They outscored the Bulls' entire starting lineup in a 35-point victory.
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