Celtics Defeat Bulls 138-129 in NBA Cup

The Boston Celtics edged out the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in a competitive NBA Cup game, with Jayson Tatum leading the team with 35 points and 14 rebounds. Payton Pritchard had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 29 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter to help secure the win. Despite the victory, the Celtics were unable to advance in the NBA Cup, as they needed other teams to lose to secure a playoff spot. Nikola Vucevic scored 32 points for the Bulls, who also saw Zach LaVine become the franchise's career leader in three-pointers with 29 points. The Celtics' fourth-quarter shooting was impressive, hitting 15 of 23 attempts. The team will now prepare for their next matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.