Boston Celtics @ Chicago Bulls: Jan 24, 2026
Celtics vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 114-111 on January 24, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
| Bulls | 30 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 114 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 33 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 8 REB Jaylen Brown
- 7 AST Derrick White
Bulls
- 22 PTS Coby White
- 9 REB Jalen Smith
- 10 AST Josh Giddey
Celtics vs Bulls Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown GF | 37 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14-28 | 2-8 | 3-4 | -13 |
| Amari Williams C | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 23 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Derrick White G | 38 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-18 | 3-11 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 29 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-3 | 1-1 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Neemias Queta C | 24 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 27 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8-16 | 5-11 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Luka Garza C | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +8 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis F | 32 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-13 | 4-10 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 34 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-10 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 27 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5-9 | 2-6 | 0-1 | +8 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 27 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Coby White G | 32 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6-16 | 5-9 | 5-5 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevin Huerter GF | 24 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Patrick Williams F | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Josh Giddey G | 23 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 22 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -10 |
Celtics vs Bulls Recap
Chicago held off Boston 114-111, outrebounding the Celtics down the stretch to secure a 3-point win. The Bulls improved to 23-22 while Boston fell to 28-17.
Chicago trailed 58-52 at halftime but seized control in the third quarter, outscoring Boston 36-27 to take an 88-85 lead into the fourth. The teams traded baskets in the final period, each scoring 26 points, but Chicago's edge on the boards proved decisive. The Bulls grabbed 44 rebounds to Boston's 38 and committed just 15 turnovers against 6 for the Celtics.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 33 points and 8 rebounds, while Coby White paced Chicago with 22 points. Josh Giddey ran the Bulls offense with 10 assists. Chicago's 32 assists against Boston's 28 reflected their ball movement advantage in a game decided by depth rather than star power.
The number to know: 21 of 45 from three for Chicago. The Bulls' three-point shooting kept them in range throughout and allowed them to weather Brown's dominant performance.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 44-99 | Field Goals | 43-85 |
| 44.4% | FG % | 50.6% |
| 15-47 | 3-Pointers | 21-45 |
| 31.9% | 3P % | 46.7% |
| 8-9 | Free Throws | 7-8 |
| 88.9% | FT % | 87.5% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 28 | Assists | 32 |
| 10 | Steals | 2 |
| 5 | Blocks | 6 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 9 | Fouls | 15 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.0% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 0.081 | |
| 62.9% | 14.5% | 21.1% | 0.082 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 24, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- W @ Nets 130-126 Jan 23, 2026
- W vs Pacers 119-104 Jan 21, 2026
- L @ Pistons 103-104 Jan 19, 2026
- W @ Hawks 132-106 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Heat 119-114 Jan 15, 2026
Bulls last 5
- W @ Timberwolves 120-115 Jan 22, 2026
- W vs Clippers 138-110 Jan 20, 2026
- W vs Nets 124-102 Jan 18, 2026
- L @ Nets 109-112 Jan 16, 2026
- W vs Jazz 128-126 Jan 14, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 26, 2026 Bulls @ Celtics 99-134
- Feb 11, 2026 Bulls @ Celtics 105-124
- Jan 5, 2026 Bulls @ Celtics 101-115
More NBA Games on Jan 24, 2026
- Final
Washington Wizards2-2115
Charlotte Hornets3-1119Top: Johnson 26 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3112
Philadelphia 76ers3-1109Top: Embiid 38 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1119
Orlando Magic1-2105Top: Mitchell 36 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0116
Dallas Mavericks2-2110Top: Dončić 33 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4147
Utah Jazz1-3116Top: Adebayo 26 PTS, 15 REBBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Nets Oct 27; Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28.
Celtics vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Bulls on Jan 24, 2026?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 114-111 on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Coby White led the Bulls with 22 points.
What are the Celtics and Bulls records?
After this game the Celtics were 28-17 and the Bulls were 23-22 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Bulls?
Jaylen Brown scored 33 for the Celtics. Coby White scored 22 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Celtics vs Bulls season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Bulls game?
The Celtics beat the Bulls 134-99 on Oct 26, 2026 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Bulls?
Celtics-Bulls: Q1 28-30, Q2 30-22, Q3 27-36, Q4 26-26.
What is next for the Celtics and Bulls?
Celtics host the Nets on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 PM ET; Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.

