- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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The Boston Celtics, with a record of 1-1, are set to take on the Chicago Bulls, who are currently 1-2, at TD Garden on Monday night.
In their latest outing, the Bulls faced off against the Wizards, suffering a close defeat with a score of 124-120. Chicago recorded a shooting accuracy of 43.0% (40 out of 93) and managed to hit 12 of their 43 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they were impressive, sinking 28 out of 30 shots for a conversion rate of 93.3%. On the boards, they secured a total of 44 rebounds, with 9 coming offensively. They also delivered 25 assists, forced 14 turnovers from their opponents, and achieved 10 steals. Defensively, the Bulls allowed their rivals to shoot 47.9% from the field, as the Wizards connected on 45 of 94 attempts. Washington also boasted 28 assists and 5 steals, while grabbing 48 rebounds (11 offensive, 37 defensive) and registering a single block. The Wizards shot 85.7% at the free throw line, converting 24 of 28 attempts, and made 10 of their 33 three-point shots. Both teams committed 22 fouls during the game.
Caleb Wilson stood out as a key player, shooting 41.7% from the field and dishing out 3 assists. He played for 38 minutes, grabbed 14 rebounds, and scored 30 points on 10 of 24 shooting.
Chicago enters this matchup with a 1-2 record. They average 17.7 turnovers per game and commit 25.3 personal fouls each contest. The Bulls collect 48.3 rebounds per game, ranking 11th in the league with a total of 70 assists this season. From three-point range, they are converting 22.6% (28 of 124) and hold a free throw percentage of 84.1%. They average 114.7 points per game, placing them 15th in the league, while shooting 40.9% from the field.
On defense, the Bulls force 14.7 turnovers per game while committing 25.7 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc and are currently 29th in points allowed per game at 128.0. Opponents shoot 47.5% against them (135 of 284), and Chicago concedes an average of 47.7 rebounds per game. They rank 29th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 88 assists this season.
In their last match, the Celtics secured a 107-103 victory against the Knicks. Boston secured 37 total rebounds, including 27 defensive and 10 offensive boards. They turned the ball over 11 times while generating 7 steals. The Knicks were tagged for 23 personal fouls, sending the Celtics to the free throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 for a success rate of 75.0%. The Celtics triumphed in three-point shooting as well, hitting 15 out of 39 attempts (38.5%). Overall, they achieved 40 out of 87 shots from the field for a shooting percentage of 46.0%. Defensively, they allowed the Knicks to hit 36 of 80 shots, equating to a 45.0% shooting efficiency. New York managed a 40.0% success rate from three-point range (16 of 40) and went 15 for 21 at the free throw line (71.4%). In terms of rebounding, the Celtics allowed the Knicks to grab a total of 44 boards (12 offensive).
Jayson Tatum was a standout performer for the Celtics, scoring 36 points in 37 minutes on the floor, while also recording 7 assists and grabbing 9 rebounds, shooting at 53.8% (14 of 26).
Currently, Boston holds a record of 1-1 this season. Offensively, they shoot 45.7% from the field, ranking 17th in the NBA. The Celtics have netted 220 points for an average of 110.0 per game, while snatching 38.0 rebounds per contest. They dish out an average of 26.5 assists (11th in the league) and register 12.5 turnovers per game. Boston commits 24.0 personal fouls per game and is shooting 75.7% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, the Celtics allow opponents to shoot 38.8% from three-point territory (31 of 80) and yield a 81.1% conversion rate at the free throw line. They concede 27.0 assists and 46.5 rebounds per game, standing at 19th and 20th respectively in the league. In points allowed per game, Boston is positioned 12th with a rate of 112.0. Additionally, they force an average of 17.5 turnovers per contest and allow teams to shoot 45.2% from the field (13th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Boston
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