Pritchard, Tatum Lead Celtics to 125-111 Victory Over Bulls
Boston secured its fifth straight win as Chicago struggled with 16 turnovers and poor shooting efficiency.
By Pablo Harrison ·
Payton Pritchard scored 30 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday night. The result marks the NBA Cup opener for both franchises and extends Boston's winning streak to four games.
Jayson Tatum contributed 26 points in 34 minutes of play. Paul George added 18 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Boston built a 32-point lead with under two minutes remaining in the first half. The Bulls did not reduce the deficit until the fourth quarter, after Boston had removed its starting lineup.
Pritchard dominated the early scoring, finishing with 20 points in the first half. He shot 9-for-17 from the floor for the game. This performance follows his 28-point outing in Boston's 35-point win over Chicago on Oct. 26. The Celtics also controlled the interior, recording 56 points in the paint.
Caleb Wilson led Chicago with 23 points. Norman Powell finished with 16 points, and Matas Buzelis added 14. The Bulls have now lost four consecutive games. Chicago shot 35-for-92 from the field, a 38 percent success rate, and 15-for-50 from three-point range.
Turnovers defined the defensive effort for Boston. Chicago committed 16 turnovers, which resulted in 21 points for the Celtics. This follows Monday's game where the Bulls had 25 turnovers leading to 39 points for Boston. The Celtics visit Orlando on Sunday, while the Bulls travel to Philadelphia on Monday.
Source: WHDH
