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Celtics Defeat Bulls 115-101 at TD Garden

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Monday, January 5, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 115, Chicago Bulls 101, 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 Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat Chicago Bulls 115-101 at TD Garden on January 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics secured a solid victory over the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 115-101 at TD Garden. This win marks the Celtics' second consecutive victory, extending their current winning streak to three games. Boston's performance was bolstered by their impressive home record of 23-12, while the Bulls fell to 17-19 overall with this loss.

In the lead-up to the game, the Celtics showcased strong recent form, winning seven of their last ten games. They averaged 119.3 points scored per game during this stretch, while allowing 111.1 points. Their last five games saw them score an average of 128.6 points, indicating a potent offensive display. In contrast, the Bulls also had a commendable record of 7-3 in their last ten games but were on a one-game losing streak before facing the Celtics. They averaged 120.8 points scored and allowed 120.3 points over their last ten games, showing a more balanced offensive and defensive effort than their opponents.

The Celtics have performed well at home, with a home record of 2-1 in their last three games. The Bulls, while struggling on the road, had a recent away record of 3-0 prior to this game, indicating their capability to secure wins outside of Chicago. Historically, the Celtics lead the series against the Bulls 1-0 this season, with their previous meeting resulting in a decisive 122-100 victory for Boston on January 30, 2025.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum was listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The Bulls had several players in a similar situation, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist), all listed as day-to-day. The impact of these injuries could have influenced the teams' strategies and rotations during the game.

The betting market reflected the Celtics' strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at -10.5 in favor of Boston. The total for the game was set at 236.5, with odds of -108.0 for the over and -112.0 for the under. The moneyline odds positioned the Celtics at -455.0 and the Bulls at 350.0, indicating a clear expectation of a Celtics win.

The game conditions were conducive for a competitive matchup, and viewers were treated to a display of skill and strategy. Key moments included Neemias Queta's impactful plays in the fourth quarter, which contributed significantly to the Celtics' lead. He made a dunk assisted by Payton Pritchard and followed it up with a two-point shot assisted by Jaylen Brown, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Despite the Bulls' efforts, including a three-point jumper by Nikola Vucevic and a running layup from Ayo Dosunmu, they struggled to keep pace with the Celtics. Anfernee Simons also made a notable contribution with a three-point jumper that helped solidify Boston's lead late in the game.

Overall, the Celtics' victory was a testament to their strong home performance and effective offensive strategy, while the Bulls will need to regroup and address their recent challenges as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -10.5	236.5 o -108 / u -112	Chicago Bulls +350 · Boston Celtics -455

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsAnfernee Simons27Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White7Boston Celtics
ReboundsNeemias Queta13Boston Celtics
PointsMatas Buzelis26Chicago Bulls
AssistsNikola Vucevic7Chicago Bulls
ReboundsNikola Vucevic15Chicago Bulls

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak W3119.3 scored · 111.1 allowed per game2-1 at home

W146-115at LA ClippersJan 4
W120-106at Sacramento KingsJan 2
W129-119at Utah JazzDec 31
L108-114at Portland Trail BlazersDec 28
W140-122at Indiana PacersDec 27
W103-95vs Indiana PacersDec 23
W112-96at Toronto RaptorsDec 21
W129-116vs Miami HeatDec 20
L105-112vs Detroit PistonsDec 16
L101-116at Milwaukee BucksDec 12

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1120.8 scored · 120.3 allowed per game3-0 away

L99-112vs Charlotte HornetsJan 4
W121-114vs Orlando MagicJan 3
W134-118vs New Orleans PelicansJan 1
L101-136vs Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 30
L103-112vs Milwaukee BucksDec 28
W109-102vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 27
W126-123at Atlanta HawksDec 24
W152-150at Atlanta HawksDec 21
W136-125at Cleveland CavaliersDec 20
W127-111vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 18

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Chicago Bulls	Boston Celtics
Field goals	38-86	42-104
Field goal %	44	40
Three-pointers	16-46	20-52
Three-point %	35	38
Free throws	9-10	11-13
Free throw %	90	85
Rebounds	45	54
Offensive rebounds	6	20
Defensive rebounds	39	34
Assists	25	22
Steals	2	7
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	8
Fast-break points	14	15
Points in the paint	36	34
Fouls	13	11
Largest lead	3	23
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	6	92

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter52-68Coby White makes running layup
3rd Quarter52-71Anfernee Simons makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter55-71Isaac Okoro makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lachlan Olbrich assists)
3rd Quarter55-73Payton Pritchard makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter58-73Coby White makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter58-76Jordan Walsh makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter61-76Ayo Dosunmu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lachlan Olbrich assists)
3rd Quarter61-78Anfernee Simons makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter61-79Anfernee Simons makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter61-82Anfernee Simons makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hugo Gonzalez assists)
3rd Quarter64-82Ayo Dosunmu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter64-85Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter67-85Julian Phillips makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter67-88Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter70-88Nikola Vucevic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter73-88Nikola Vucevic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter73-91Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot running jump shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter75-91Tre Jones makes two point shot
4th Quarter75-94Anfernee Simons makes 27-foot three pointer (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter77-94Matas Buzelis makes dunk (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter77-96Luka Garza makes two point shot
4th Quarter79-96Tre Jones makes running layup
4th Quarter79-98Jaylen Brown makes driving layup (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter81-98Matas Buzelis makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter81-101Anfernee Simons makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter83-101Matas Buzelis makes 6-foot layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter84-101Matas Buzelis makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter86-101Nikola Vucevic makes 14-foot two point shot (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter86-104Jaylen Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter88-104Ayo Dosunmu makes driving layup
4th Quarter90-104Nikola Vucevic makes driving layup
4th Quarter93-104Matas Buzelis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Vucevic assists)
4th Quarter93-106Neemias Queta makes dunk (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter96-106Nikola Vucevic makes 29-foot three point jumper (Matas Buzelis assists)
4th Quarter96-109Derrick White makes 24-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter98-109Ayo Dosunmu makes running layup
4th Quarter98-111Neemias Queta makes 2-foot two point shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter98-112Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter101-112Dalen Terry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jevon Carter assists)
4th Quarter101-115Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)