Celtics and Bulls Meet Friday in NBA Cup Group Stage
- On Friday, the Boston Celtics opened NBA Cup group play with a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden, led by Payton Pritchard's game-high 30 points.
- Boston built a commanding 78-49 halftime lead by capitalizing on 16 Bulls turnovers and shooting 51.2 percent from the field in dominant first-half execution.
- Jayson Tatum added 26 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists; Paul George contributed 18 points and eight assists in 26 minutes off the bench.
- Chicago's Caleb Wilson scored 23 points in the loss, extending the Bulls' losing streak to four consecutive games after two difficult nights in Boston.
- The Celtics now begin a grueling November schedule with 12 of their next 16 games on the road, starting Sunday with a visit to the Orlando Magic.
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NBA: Celtics win 4th straight, roll past Bulls in NBA Cup opener
Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 30 points off the bench, Jayson Tatum added 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams.
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Independent EspañolBoston shined in the debut of the NBA Cup, led by Pritchard with 30 points, beating Chicago with strength and dominance in painting.The Celtics expanded their winning streak with a solid collective performance, while the Bulls suffered their fourth consecutive defeat.
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The Cumberland Times-NewsBoston 125, Chicago 111
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