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Celtics Aim for Fourth Straight Win vs. Bulls
6 Jan
Summary
- Celtics seek fourth consecutive victory against the Bulls.
- Josh Giddey is out for the Chicago Bulls due to a hamstring injury.
- The Celtics are favored by 11.5 points in the matchup.
The Boston Celtics are poised to secure their fourth consecutive victory as they face the Chicago Bulls in a pivotal Eastern Conference contest on Monday night. Boston is riding a wave of success, following a dominant 146-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. In contrast, the Bulls are looking to rebound from a 112-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the same day. The Bulls, currently third in the Central Division with a 17-18 record, have a challenging 7-9 record on the road this season.
The Celtics, holding second place in the Atlantic Division with a 22-12 standing, have demonstrated significant strength at home, boasting a 10-5 record at TD Garden in the 2025-26 season. Adding to Chicago's difficulties, their leading scorer, Josh Giddey, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time from TD Garden, with Boston holding a historical advantage, leading the all-time series 137-110 and having won six of the last seven meetings.
