Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
BOS
CHI21.7PointsBOS17.3
CHI8.3ReboundsBOS8.8
CHI9.1AssistsBOS5.4
CHI1.2StealsBOS1.7
CHI1.5BlocksBOS1.3
| CHI | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 31–51 | Record | 56–26 |
| Offense | ||
| -5.0, 22nd in the league | Net rating | 4th in the league, 7.9(better) |
| 111.1, 24th in the league | Offensive rating | 2nd in the league, 118.1(better) |
| 104.3, 2nd in the league | Pace | 30th in the league, 97.1 |
| 54.7, 14th in the league | eFG% | 11th in the league, 55.3(better) |
| 12.7, 23rd in the league | TOV% | 1st in the league, 10.5(better) |
| 23.1, 27th in the league | OREB% | 6th in the league, 29.2(better) |
| 0.246(better), 22nd in the league | FT rate | 30th in the league, 0.207 |
| Defense | ||
| 116.0, 22nd in the league | Defensive rating | 4th in the league, 110.2(better) |
| 55.3, 21st in the league | Opp. eFG% | 4th in the league, 52.3(better) |
| 10.6, 29th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 26th in the league, 11.0(better) |
| 75.5, 6th in the league | DREB% | 4th in the league, 75.7(better) |
| 0.245, 7th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 6th in the league, 0.245 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Chicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.0 per 100
Report note
Chicago has focused primarily on frontcourt additions so far this offseason with their recent moves, setting up Giddey with plenty of talent around him for playmaking opportunities. Anfernee Simons (wrist) and Collin Sexton are both unrestricted free agents this summer, potentially leaving Giddey with a ton of usage on his plate in the backcourt next season.
- Zach CollinsQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Collins will return to Chicago on a multi-year deal rather than testing free agency. The big man was limited to just 10 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest while dealing with a left wrist fracture early in the season before suffering a right toe sprain that ultimately required surgery. Collins figures to provide center depth off the bench alongside Jalen Smith (calf) behind the recently acquired Nic Claxton (finger).
- Dailyn SwainQuestionable
Report note
Wrist
Boston Celtics
Nobody listed.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.1 | 17.0 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 12.2 / 8.2 / 9.6 | 0.8 | |
| 29.6 | 21.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 16.0 / 2.4 / 1.2 | 0.6 | |
| 29.2 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 16.6 / 7.8 / 2.8 | -0.2 | |
| Nicolas Claxton | 27.8 | 11.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 10.8 / 5.4 / 2.6 | -1.7 |
| 27.0 | 14.1 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 21.8 / 3.6 / 4.8 | 1.0 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 11.2 / 3.2 / 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| 32.4 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 17.8 / 2.8 / 5.6 | 1.8 | |
| 30.6 | 17.3 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 15.0 / 4.6 / 2.6 | 2.4 | |
| 25.3 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 1.7 | 13.2 / 8.4 / 2.6 | 3.9 | |
| 24.7 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 11.2 / 4.2 / 2.6 | 1.5 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 128–149 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 103–127 | – | – | |
| Apr 9 | Won 119–108 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Won 129–98 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 110–120 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Lost 100–109 | – | – | |
| Apr 30 | Lost 93–106 | – | – | |
| Apr 28 | Lost 97–113 | – | – | |
| Apr 26 | Won 128–96 | – | – | |
| Apr 24 | Won 108–100 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 46.0 (lg 49.8) , 29th in the league | 13.2 (lg 13.6) , 18th in the league | 13.7 (lg 14.2) , 19th in the league |
| Forwards | 34.4 (lg 37.4) , 28th in the league | 13.9 (lg 15.3) , 28th in the league | 6.1 (lg 7.0) , 28th in the league |
| Centers | 9.3 (lg 10.7) , 26th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 27th in the league | 1.4 (lg 1.9) , 28th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 49.3 (lg 49.8) , 18th in the league | 13.9 (lg 13.6) , 11th in the league | 15.4 (lg 14.2) , 3rd in the league |
| Forwards | 41.4 (lg 37.4) , 1st in the league | 17.2 (lg 15.3) , 1st in the league | 7.3 (lg 7.0) , 11th in the league |
| Centers | 9.6 (lg 10.7) , 24th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 28th in the league | 1.7 (lg 1.9) , 22nd in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.