Celtics Defeat Bulls 138-129 in NBA Cup

The Boston Celtics secured a 138-129 victory over the Chicago Bulls in their latest NBA Cup matchup, with standout performances from Jayson Tatum, who scored 35 points, and Payton Pritchard, who contributed 29 points off the bench. Pritchard's explosive fourth quarter, where he scored 18 points in just over six minutes, played a pivotal role in maintaining the Celtics' wild-card hopes. Despite the win, the Celtics finished second in Group C behind the Atlanta Hawks, who clinched the top spot with a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Derrick White exited the game with a sore right foot, casting uncertainty on his status for upcoming games. The loss eliminated the Bulls from the NBA Cup contention, as they needed a win to secure a playoff spot. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 32 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boston's offensive onslaught.