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Bulls Edge Celtics in Thrilling Finish at United Center

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Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · United Center

Chicago Bulls 114, Boston Celtics 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?

Chicago Bulls beat Boston Celtics 114-111 at United Center on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Chicago Bulls triumphed over the Boston Celtics with a final score of 114-111 at the United Center. This victory not only allowed the Bulls to take a lead in the current series, now tied 1-1, but also showcased their resilience against a formidable opponent. The game was marked by intense back-and-forth scoring, particularly in the fourth quarter, where both teams fought hard for every point.

The Bulls entered this game with a home record of 23-22, and they have shown some promising form recently, boasting a record of 5-4-1 over their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. In their last five games, they averaged 123.8 points scored while allowing 113.0 points, indicating an offensive surge that has been crucial in their recent successes. Their home performance has been strong, with a perfect 4-0 record in their last four home games leading up to this matchup.

Conversely, the Celtics came into this game with a better overall record of 28-17. They have also been in good form, posting a 6-4 record in their last ten games and riding a two-game winning streak into Chicago. The Celtics averaged 114.4 points scored and allowed 108.4 points during this stretch, showcasing their ability to compete offensively. Their away record has been solid as well, with a 3-2 mark in their last five games on the road.

Historically, the Bulls have struggled against the Celtics, holding a 1-4 record in their last five meetings. The most recent encounter prior to this game was on January 6, 2026, where the Bulls lost 101-115 in Boston. This trend added an extra layer of pressure on the Bulls to perform at home, especially given their previous defeats against the Celtics this season.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Bulls had several players listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist). The Celtics were also dealing with injury concerns, as Jayson Tatum was listed as day-to-day with a knee issue. The status of these players could have had significant implications on the game, particularly for the Bulls, who relied on their depth to secure the win.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this matchup, with DraftKings setting the odds at Boston -3.5 and a total of 232.5 points for the game. The moneyline showed Chicago at +130 and Boston at -155, indicating that the Celtics were favored to win, but the Bulls' recent form and home advantage made for an intriguing contest.

As the game unfolded, the fourth quarter was particularly thrilling. Key moments included Josh Giddey making a driving floating jump shot to put the Bulls ahead 106-103. The Celtics responded with Jaylen Brown's layup, narrowing the gap to 106-105. Matas Buzelis then hit a crucial three-pointer for the Bulls, extending their lead to 109-105. The Celtics continued to battle back, with Brown scoring again to tie the game at 111-111. However, Kevin Huerter's three-pointer in the closing moments secured the victory for Chicago.

The conditions at the United Center were conducive to an exciting game, with a charged atmosphere as fans rallied behind their home team. The Bulls' ability to execute in clutch moments, particularly in the final minutes, was a testament to their growing confidence and determination.

Overall, this game highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams and the significance of home-court advantage in the NBA. The Bulls' victory not only provided them with a much-needed boost but also set the stage for future encounters in this closely matched series.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -3.5	232.5 o -105 / u -115	Boston Celtics -155 · Chicago Bulls +130

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsCoby White22Chicago Bulls
AssistsJosh Giddey10Chicago Bulls
ReboundsJalen Smith9Chicago Bulls
PointsJaylen Brown33Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White7Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown8Boston Celtics

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 5-4-1Streak W3105.1 scored · 101.4 allowed per game4-0 at home

W120-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 23
W138-110vs LA ClippersJan 21
W124-102vs Brooklyn NetsJan 19
L109-112at Brooklyn NetsJan 17
W128-126vs Utah JazzJan 15
L113-119at Houston RocketsJan 14
W125-107vs Dallas MavericksJan 11
D0-0vs Miami HeatJan 9
L93-108at Detroit PistonsJan 8
L101-115at Boston CelticsJan 6

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2114.4 scored · 108.4 allowed per game3-2 away

W130-126at Brooklyn NetsJan 24
W119-104vs Indiana PacersJan 22
L103-104at Detroit PistonsJan 20
W132-106at Atlanta HawksJan 18
W119-114at Miami HeatJan 16
L96-98at Indiana PacersJan 13
L95-100vs San Antonio SpursJan 11
W125-117vs Toronto RaptorsJan 10
L110-114vs Denver NuggetsJan 8
W115-101vs Chicago BullsJan 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	44-99	43-85
Field goal %	44	51
Three-pointers	15-47	21-45
Three-point %	32	47
Free throws	8-9	7-8
Free throw %	89	88
Rebounds	38	44
Offensive rebounds	8	8
Defensive rebounds	30	36
Assists	28	32
Steals	10	2
Blocks	5	6
Turnovers	6	15
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	18
Fast-break points	8	18
Points in the paint	52	42
Fouls	9	15
Largest lead	8	8
Lead changes	21	21
Time in front	34	56

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter70-66Sam Hauser makes tip shot
3rd Quarter70-69Coby White makes 27-foot three pointer (Kevin Huerter assists)
3rd Quarter72-69Jaylen Brown makes 9-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter72-71Isaac Okoro makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Coby White assists)
3rd Quarter72-73Isaac Okoro makes running layup (Coby White assists)
3rd Quarter75-73Anfernee Simons makes 26-foot three pointer (Luka Garza assists)
3rd Quarter75-74Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter75-75Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter75-78Coby White makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter75-80Coby White makes running layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
3rd Quarter77-80Payton Pritchard makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter78-80Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter78-82Kevin Huerter makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter78-85Coby White makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter80-85Payton Pritchard makes 10-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter80-88Isaac Okoro makes 25-foot three pointer (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter83-88Anfernee Simons makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter85-88Amari Williams makes dunk (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter88-88Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter88-90Nikola Vucevic makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter88-93Ayo Dosunmu makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter91-93Hugo Gonzalez makes 23-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter91-96Nikola Vucevic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter92-96Derrick White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter93-96Derrick White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-96Derrick White makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter96-99Patrick Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter98-99Neemias Queta makes 2-foot layup (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter100-99Jordan Walsh makes 1-foot layup (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter100-102Patrick Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter103-102Derrick White makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter103-104Patrick Williams makes driving dunk (Matas Buzelis assists)
4th Quarter103-106Josh Giddey makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter105-106Jaylen Brown makes 2-foot layup (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter105-109Matas Buzelis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter107-109Derrick White makes driving layup
4th Quarter107-111Nikola Vucevic makes 1-foot layup (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter109-111Jaylen Brown makes running layup
4th Quarter111-111Jaylen Brown makes running layup
4th Quarter111-114Kevin Huerter makes 22-foot three point jumper (Coby White assists)