The Boston Celtics secured a crucial win over the Chicago Bulls, keeping their hopes alive in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Led by Jayson Tatum’s 35 points and a standout performance from reserve guard Payton Pritchard, the Celtics fought hard for a 138-129 victory. Despite losing to the Atlanta Hawks earlier in the day, the Celtics can still clinch the Eastern Conference’s wild-card berth with the best point differential among second-place teams. Pritchard, who scored a season-high 29 points, stepped up in the absence of injured guard Derrick White and played a key role in the win.
The Celtics’ victory was hard-fought against a strong Bulls offense led by Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine. Both teams battled back and forth, with the Celtics ultimately coming out on top. The win sets up an exciting matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Celtics continue their quest for a spot in the NBA Cup knockout rounds. With a full roster available for the first time this season, the Celtics are poised for a competitive and challenging week ahead.
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