The Boston Celtics (3-0, 2-0 Away) will be out to add to their winning run when they are on the road to face the Chicago Bulls (1-2, 0-1 Home) on Monday. Boston topped the Orlando Magic 126-120 at Amway Center on Saturday, their third win in a row. With 40 points and eight rebounds, Jayson Tatum had a standout performance.
Chicago lost in blowout fashion on Saturday at United Center, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-96. Zach LaVine had 23 points in the loss to lead the team. Boston won two out of three games between the teams last season, including a 117-94 triumph in their last meeting at United Center on April 6.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 25 points, while Al Horford was a key contributor with 17 points and 10 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan had 16 points in the loss. The Celts have been led so far this season by Tatum, who is averaging 34.7 points per game, best in the NBA.
Tatum also has grabbed 8.3 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Marcus Smart is dishing 6.0 assists. DeRozan’s 27.3 points per game have powered the Bulls on offense. DeRozan also has tallied 5.3 assists per game. Nikola Vucevic has posted 9.7 rebounds per game. The Celtics have had the advantage in the last 10 games at United Center, winning seven.
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