The Boston Celtics are hosting the Chicago Bulls tonight at TD Garden, looking to build on their win against the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks from Friday. Expect the C’s to grab another W here, but don’t sleep on this Bulls squad, they’re not the same team Boston’s been stomping on in past seasons.
Early Season Jitters and Unexpected Upswings
Boston’s sitting at 1-1 right now, trying to find their rhythm in what’s already looking like a wild Eastern Conference scrum. They picked up a solid win over the Knicks just a few days ago, which is a good sign. The Bulls, on the other hand, are at 1-2, hitting a bump after dropping their last game to the new-look Washington Wizards. Everyone expects a Celtics victory, but for real, this Chicago team is definitely a step up from what we’ve seen from them recently. They’re coming into TD Garden with something to prove.
Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who’s Running Point
When it comes to the lineup, Boston’s got one player sidelined: Devin Carter is out with an illness. For Chicago, they’re definitely feeling some pain: Nic Claxton is out with a hamstring issue, and both Noa Essengue (head contusion) and Patrick Williams (groin) are listed as questionable. Those are some serious hits to their depth, especially with Essengue and Williams up in the air.
Now, let’s talk starting fives. Boston is rolling out a strong lineup with Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson. That’s a crew built to score and defend, no doubt. The Bulls are countering with Jalen Smith, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, and Josh Giddey. Even with some of their guys banged up, that Bulls starting five is still capable of making noise. It’s gonna be interesting to see how they match up against the Celtics’ firepower.
The Celtics and Bulls square off tonight, Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can catch all the action on NBC Sports Boston or stream it live on Fubo. Both teams are looking to find some rhythm early, so it’s gonna be a battle for that crucial early-season win!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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