Pritchard scores 30 as Celtics defeat Bulls 125-111 in NBA Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Payton Pritchard led the Boston Celtics with 30 points in a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Cup opener on October 30. Jayson Tatum contributed 26 points, helping Boston to an early 32-point lead in the first half. The Bulls struggled throughout, committing 16 turnovers that resulted in 21 points for the Celtics. Chicago's Caleb Wilson scored 23 points but couldn't turn the tide, marking the Bulls' fourth consecutive loss. Boston's next game is against Orlando, while the Bulls will visit Philadelphia.
- •Boston's lead reached 32 points in the first half.
- •Celtics scored 56 points in the paint.
- •Chicago shot 38% from the field.
- •Boston capitalized on 16 Bulls turnovers for 21 points.
- •Next games: Bulls at Philadelphia, Celtics at Orlando.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Pritchard nets 30, Celtics ease past turnover-prone Bulls 125-111 in NBA Cup action
"BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 30 points, and the Boston Celtics raced past the Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday night in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.Jayson Tatum added 26 points in 34 minutes.
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