The celtics beat the chicagobulls 111-104 on Saturday night for their eighth win in nine games.
The Celtics hung on for their eighth win in nine games after a 16-point lead dwindled to three in the fourth quarter. Tatum hit a 3-pointer with just over a minute left to bump the lead to seven, and the Atlantic Division leaders came out on top after rallying from 18 down to beat Atlanta on Friday.
Jaylen Brown scored 19 for the Celtics, and Enes Kanter had 17 points and 12 rebounds. Boston won again even though flu-ridden star Kemba Walker missed his second straight game.Looking for NBA games that you can’t find on cable? Get up to 600+ out of market games with NBA League Pass. Sign up today for a free 7-day trial!Zach LaVine scored 35 to lead Chicago and nailed five 3-pointers.
The Celtics led 93-77 early in the fourth. But instead of cruising the rest of the way, they had to withstand a big push by Chicago. The Bulls cut it to 95-92 with 7:21 remaining on a 3 by LaVine and a layup by Kris Dunn. It stayed tight until Tatum nailed a 3 to make it 108-101 with 1:06 left. LaVine then missed two free throws and a pull-up 3, helping seal the win for Boston.Celtics: Coach Brad Stevens said Walker is improving, though he would have to feel "much better" Sunday to meet the team in Washington. Stevens said that remained a possibility.
Bulls: F Chandler Hutchison missed his 17th consecutive game, after playing for the G League’s Windy City Bulls on Friday. He has not appeared in a game for Chicago since Nov. 27.Bulls: Visit the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
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