Boston Celtics 125-111 Chicago Bulls result: NBA, 30 October 2026
Boston Celtics beat Chicago Bulls 125-111 in the NBA on Friday 30 October 2026. The game was played at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
Match recap: Boston Celtics 125-111 Chicago Bulls, NBA, 30 October 2026
Boston Celtics beat Chicago Bulls 125-111 in the NBA on Friday 30 October 2026. The game was played at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
Score period by period
| Period | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 44 | 25 |
| Quarter 2 | 34 | 24 |
| Quarter 3 | 21 | 25 |
| Quarter 4 | 26 | 37 |
Boston Celtics built the win in the first two quarters, outscoring Chicago Bulls 44-25 and 34-24, before Chicago Bulls took the third 25-21 and the fourth 37-26.
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
The Eastern Conference table separates these sides most sharply. Boston Celtics sit 4th with 3 wins and 1 loss, a win percentage of 75 and a difference of 32. Chicago Bulls are 14th at 1 win and 4 losses, a win percentage of 20 and a difference of -81.
Our prediction
Boston Celtics are the favourites for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls, Friday 30 October 2026.
Boston Celtics hold 5 wins and 5 losses over their last 10 games, scoring 1102 points and conceding 1082, and arrive on a run of 3 wins. Chicago Bulls have 3 wins and 7 losses across 10 games, with 1159 scored and 1253 conceded, and have lost their last 3. In the Eastern Conference, Boston rank 4th on 75 percent against Chicago's 14th on 20 percent. The head-to-head shows 3 wins for Boston and 1 for Chicago, the latest a 134-99 home win on Monday 26 October 2026, so the call is a home win.
Who is favoured for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls?
Boston Celtics are favoured for Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls, with a better record on form, standings and head-to-head.
When and where Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls is played
Boston Celtics play Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Friday 30 October 2026. The game is listed as Matchday 1. Tip-off is at TD Garden.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | NBA |
| Round | Matchday 1 |
| Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Tip-off | 23:30 (UK time) |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| City | Boston, MA |
Recent form: Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls
The figures cover each side's ten most recent results in the NBA.
Boston Celtics have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 games, scoring 1102 points and conceding 1082, with three wins in a row, a 3-3 home record and a 2-2 away record. Their latest game was a 125-124 win over Brooklyn Nets.
5W 0D 5L in 10 games110.2 scored · 108.2 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-3L · Away 2W-0D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/10/2026 | Brooklyn Nets | Home | 125-124 | W | NBA |
| 26/10/2026 | Chicago Bulls | Home | 134-99 | W | NBA |
| 24/10/2026 | New York Knicks | Home | 107-103 | W | NBA |
| 20/10/2026 | Detroit Pistons | Away | 113-121 | L | NBA |
| 03/05/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Home | 100-109 | L | NBA |
| 01/05/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Away | 93-106 | L | NBA |
| 29/04/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Home | 97-113 | L | NBA |
| 27/04/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Away | 128-96 | W | NBA |
| 25/04/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Away | 108-100 | W | NBA |
| 22/04/2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | Home | 97-111 | L | NBA |
Chicago Bulls have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 games, scoring 1159 points and conceding 1253, with three defeats in a row, a 0-4 home record and a 3-3 away record. Their latest game was a 127-133 defeat to New York Knicks.
3W 0D 7L in 10 games115.9 scored · 125.3 conceded per gameHome 0W-0D-4L · Away 3W-0D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2026 | New York Knicks | Home | 127-133 | L | NBA |
| 26/10/2026 | Boston Celtics | Away | 99-134 | L | NBA |
| 25/10/2026 | Washington Wizards | Home | 120-124 | L | NBA |
| 23/10/2026 | Milwaukee Bucks | Away | 132-125 | W | NBA |
| 22/10/2026 | Toronto Raptors | Away | 92-135 | L | NBA |
| 13/04/2026 | Dallas Mavericks | Away | 128-149 | L | NBA |
| 11/04/2026 | Orlando Magic | Home | 103-127 | L | NBA |
| 10/04/2026 | Washington Wizards | Away | 119-108 | W | NBA |
| 08/04/2026 | Washington Wizards | Away | 129-98 | W | NBA |
| 05/04/2026 | Phoenix Suns | Home | 110-120 | L | NBA |
Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls squads
Boston Celtics squad (17 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Robinson, Mitchell | Center-forward |
| 8 | Harper Jr., Ron | Forward |
| 9 | White, Derrick | Guard |
| 11 | Pritchard, Payton | Guard |
| 12 | Cenac, Chris | Center-forward |
| 13 | George, Paul | Forward |
| 20 | Mitchell, Dillon | Forward |
| 22 | Carter, Devin | Guard |
| 27 | Walsh, Jordan | Forward |
| 28 | Gonzalez, Hugo | Guard |
| 30 | Hauser, Sam | Guard-forward |
| 45 | Conley, Mike | Guard |
| 52 | Garza, Luka | Center |
| 55 | Scheierman, Baylor | Guard |
| 77 | Williams, Amari | Center |
| 88 | Queta, Neemias | Center |
| Tatum, Jayson | Forward-guard |
Chicago Bulls squad (17 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Essengue, Noa | Forward |
| 3 | Giddey, Josh | Guard |
| 5 | Swain, Dailyn | Guard-forward |
| 7 | Hield, Buddy | Guard |
| 8 | Wilson, Caleb | Forward |
| 9 | Claxton, Nic | Forward-center |
| 11 | Miller, Leonard | Forward |
| 12 | Collins, Zach | Forward-center |
| 14 | Buzelis, Matas | Forward |
| 15 | Hawkins, Jordan | Guard |
| 19 | Awaka, Tobe | Forward |
| 22 | Sellers, Jaylin | Guard |
| 24 | Powell, Norman | Guard |
| 25 | Smith, Jalen | Forward-center |
| 30 | Jones, Tre | Guard |
| 35 | Okoro, Isaac | Forward-guard |
| 44 | Williams, Patrick | Forward |
Current NBA standings
Boston Celtics are fourth in the Eastern Conference at 3-1 from 4 games, a 75 percent win rate, with a difference of 32. Chicago Bulls are 14th at 1-4 from 5 games. That is a 20 percent win rate, with a difference of -81. Ten places separate them.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 549-517 | +32 | 80% |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 554-537 | +17 | 80% |
| 3 | Toronto Raptors | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 470-410 | +60 | 75% |
| 4 | Boston Celtics | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 479-447 | +32 | 75% |
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 590-585 | +5 | 60% |
| 14 | Chicago Bulls | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 570-651 | -81 | 20% |
Head-to-head between Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls
Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls have 4 meetings in the record. Boston Celtics won 3 and Chicago Bulls won 1. The latest came on Monday 26 October 2026 in the NBA, a 134-99 win for Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/10/2026 | NBA | Boston Celtics - Chicago Bulls | TD Garden | 134-99 | Boston Celtics |
| 12/02/2026 | NBA | Boston Celtics - Chicago Bulls | TD Garden | 124-105 | Boston Celtics |
| 25/01/2026 | NBA | Chicago Bulls - Boston Celtics | United Center | 114-111 | Chicago Bulls |
| 06/01/2026 | NBA | Boston Celtics - Chicago Bulls | TD Garden | 115-101 | Boston Celtics |
Key data
Boston Celtics are 3-1 in the Eastern Conference, Chicago Bulls 1-4. Over their last 10 games, Boston Celtics are 5-5 and Chicago Bulls 3-7. Boston Celtics have won 3 of the 4 meetings. Chicago Bulls have won 1.
What is at stake
The game sets fourth against 14th in the Eastern Conference. Boston Celtics hold a 75 percent win rate, Chicago Bulls 20 percent. Ten places and two wins separate the sides.
Frequently asked questions
How have Boston Celtics played in their last 10 games?
Boston Celtics are 5-5 over their last 10 NBA games. They have scored 1102 points and conceded 1082. They come in on three wins in a row, the latest a 125-124 win over Brooklyn Nets.
How have Chicago Bulls played in their last 10 games?
Chicago Bulls are 3-7 over their last 10 NBA games. They have scored 1159 points and conceded 1253. They come in on three defeats in a row, the latest a 127-133 loss to New York Knicks.
What is the head-to-head record between Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls?
There are 4 recorded meetings. Boston Celtics won 3 of them and Chicago Bulls won 1. The latest was on Monday 26 October 2026 at TD Garden, where Boston Celtics won 134-99 in the NBA.
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