Key Highlights
- The Celtics ought to come away with a victory if they bring their best to bear, but it is unclear if they will have the legs to do so. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRecords, standing, and streaksAt present, the Celtics have a 28-16 record and a two-game win streak coming into the tilt.
- That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings. Jan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the second half at TD Garden.
- Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesThe Bulls are the owners of a 22-22 record and a three-game win streak, good enough for ninth place in the East. What happened in the last game for each team?Boston beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-126 on the road. Jan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball while Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) defends during the first half at TD Garden.
- Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesChicago beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-115, also on the road. InjuriesFor the Celtics, no report was available with the game the night before, but in that game, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) was out, as was Josh Minott (ankle) and Derrick White (rest). Jan 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
- Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesFor the Bulls, Zach Collins (toe) and Noa Essengue (shoulder) are out. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementProbable starting lineups - CelticsPayton PritchardBaylor ScheiermanJaylen BrownSam HauserNeemias QuetaJan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) congratulates guard Anfernee Simons (4) after a basket during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden.