Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics: Oct 30, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, October 30, 2026
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Home

Bulls vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Friday, October 30, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

How to Watch Bulls vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, October 30, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Tobe AwakaBullsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Celtics Preview

The Bulls are 1-3 this season, while the Celtics are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 2-1. The Celtics rank 5th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).

Bulls vs Celtics Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesCeltics 1-0
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 2-1

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 4 GPCeltics 4 GP
110.8#23
Points per game
119.8#8
129.5#30
Opponent points
111.8#13
40.6%#30
Field goal %
46.5%#11
23.8%#30
Three-point %
38.6%#5
80.4%#10
Free throw %
76.0%#15
46.3#9
Rebounds
44.3#16
22.5#29
Assists
27.5#8
9.5#13
Steals
9.0#15
4.3#19
Blocks
3.8#26
19.3#29
Turnovers
15.5#14

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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Bulls vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Celtics start?

The Chicago Bulls play the Boston Celtics on Friday, October 30, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Celtics on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Bulls were 1-3 and the Celtics were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Bulls vs Celtics?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Tobe Awaka (Bulls, day-to-day, ankle); Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness).

Who leads the Bulls vs Celtics season series?

The Celtics lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Bulls vs Celtics game?

The Celtics beat the Bulls 134-99 on Oct 26, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Bulls vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bulls and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.