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Boston hosts Chicago in conference matchup
Jayson Tatum returns after a 36-point game as Boston looks to extend its strong start and Chicago tries to rebound from a loss.
- The Boston Celtics hosted the Chicago Bulls on Monday at TD Garden for their first matchup of the 2026-27 NBA season, with Boston entering at 1-1 and Chicago at 1-2.
- Chicago hoped to bounce back from a 124-120 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday after struggling defensively, allowing 128.0 points per game this season.
- Rookie Caleb Wilson leads Chicago, averaging 22.3 points after scoring 30 against Washington; Boston newcomer Mitchell Robinson delivered a standout fourth-quarter sequence against the New York Knicks.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla manages player workloads on back-to-backs, while Bulls coach Tiago Splitter emphasized team development, stating, "It's got to be a team effort and awareness."
- The Celtics host the Nets on Tuesday before welcoming Chicago again on Friday, while the Bulls travel to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
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Celtics, Bulls facing off at TD Garden
Jan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball while Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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·New York, United States
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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 33%
R 22%
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