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Boston Celtics defeat Chicago Bulls 125-111 in NBA Cup opener

The Boston Celtics opened their NBA Cup group stage campaign with a 125-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics' offense with 30 points, scoring 20 of those during a dominant first half. Jayson Tatum contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Paul George added 18 points and eight assists.

The Celtics established an early lead, building a margin of up to 32 points before halftime. Boston also showed strength in the paint, scoring 56 points in the area. The victory marks the fourth consecutive win for the Celtics.

For the Chicago Bulls, Caleb Wilson led the scoring with 23 points. Norman Powell added 16 points and Matas Buzelis contributed 14. The Bulls struggled with efficiency, shooting 38 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range. Chicago also faced difficulties with ball security, committing 16 turnovers that led to 21 points for Boston. The loss marks Chicago's fourth consecutive defeat.

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Boston Celtics · Chicago Bulls · Jayson Tatum · Joe Mazzulla · NBA · NBA Cup · Payton Pritchard · Sam Hauser · TD Garden

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