For the NBA’s 2024 All-Star Week festivities, the Boston Celtics make their long-awaited comeback versus a severely injured Chicago Bulls team. With no player declared injured for the game, the Celtics appear to be in good shape as the stretch run begins.
This implies that the Celtics could have to wait until their other trade deadline addition to watch recently acquired backup big man Xavier Tillman, Sr. play for Boston. This is due to Jaden Springer, the reserve wing, still having a right ankle impingement, which makes him questionable for the game.
The Bulls, on the other hand, have Zach LaVine (foot), Patrick Williams (bone edema), Torrey Craig (knee), and Lonzo Ball (knee) listed as out.
Points the Play: Bulls vs. Celtics
Because both the Bulls and the Celtics have the ability to score more points than the predetermined total, we predict Over 226 as a bargain choice at 1.91.
Celtics Won Their Most Recent Head-to-Head Match
The Boston Celtics won their previous game at home. Six straight victories were achieved at TD Garden with a 136-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Payton Pritchard finished with 28 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds.
The Chicago Bulls’ most recent game was an away loss. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse saw a 108-105 victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In addition to his 32 points, Coby White added 4 assists. He made five free throws and eleven field goals.
The Bulls have been defeated by the Celtics twice in a row. Both victories took place at TD Garden, with the final scores being 107-99 and 124-97. Both clubs have five victories in their last ten meetings.
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