US EditionSimons scores 27 points, Pritchard adds 21 as Celtics cruise past Bulls 115-101
- On Monday night at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 115-101 as Anfernee Simons scored 27 and Payton Pritchard added 21.
- After a dominant opening half, the Boston Celtics took a 54-33 halftime lead after dominating the second quarter and closing the first quarter on a 25-5 run.
- With cold perimeter shooting, Boston shot 35.7% overall and 28.6% from three while Chicago managed 31.7% and went 5-for-28 on deep attempts, and six first-quarter turnovers led to 13 Boston points.
- With the win, the Boston Celtics improved to 23-12, have won four straight and eight of nine, and hold sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference while ranking top-three in offensive rating, net rating, and point differential.
- On the Bulls' side, Chicago played without leading scorer Zach LaVine, and Matas Buzelis scored 26 in the loss.
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NBA: Anfernee Simons drops 8 threes to help Celtics tame Bulls
Anfernee Simons made eight 3-pointers and scored a game-high 27 points to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Chicago Bulls 115-101 on Monday night.
Weary Celtics take Bulls by horns nonetheless in return to TD Garden, in control throughout fourth straight win - The Boston Globe
Anfernee Simons scored all of his 27 points in the second half — including 18 in a row at one point — and Payton Pritchard added 21 for the Celtics, now No. 2 in the East.
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Anfernee Simons drops 8 threes to help Celtics tame Bulls
Anfernee Simons made eight 3-pointers and scored a game-high 27 points to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Chicago Bulls 115-101 on Monday night.
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