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Celtics-Bulls recap: Tatum, Pritchard propel C's to crucial NBA Cup win

The Celtics can still earn a trip to the NBA Cup knockout stage with some help.

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Jayson Tatum was the leading scorer with 35 points, but it was Payton Pritchard who came up big, setting a new season high with 29 points. Celtics come away with the 138-129 win against the Chicago Bulls.

What to Know

  • Boston improved to 3-1 with a +23 point differential in the NBA Cup group stage
  • Payton Pritchard dropped 19 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter.
  • Jayson Tatum erupted for a game-high 35 points and 14 rebounds.
  • The C's earned their seventh consecutive victory.
  • Next up: Celtics vs. Cavaliers on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

The Boston Celtics stayed alive in the NBA Cup with a thrilling 138-129 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

As a result of the victory, the C's are 3-1 in the group stage with a +23 point differential. They need the Orlando Magic to defeat the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, then it'll come down to which Eastern Conference team that doesn't win its group has the highest point differential.

Jayson Tatum (35 points) and Payton Pritchard (29 points) were the stars in Friday night's showdown. Check out our live blog below for a full recap of the Celtics' win over the Bulls:

November 29, 2024 10:22 pm

FINAL: Celtics 138, Bulls 129

November 29, 2024 10:47 pm

Instant reaction to the Celtics' victory

November 29, 2024 10:39 pm

Mazzulla shares D-White update

November 29, 2024 10:36 pm

Highlights from the Celtics' 138-129 win

November 29, 2024 10:06 pm

Down to the wire

November 29, 2024 10:00 pm

Pritchard putting on a show

November 29, 2024 9:55 pm

Jaylen Brown takes flight

November 29, 2024 9:44 pm

End of third quarter

November 29, 2024 9:40 pm

D-White doubtful to return

November 29, 2024 9:30 pm

C's cut lead to two

November 29, 2024 9:24 pm

Vucevic on fire as Bulls regain lead

November 29, 2024 9:04 pm

Halftime

November 29, 2024 8:55 pm

Bulls pull ahead

November 29, 2024 8:42 pm

Bulls start second quarter strong

November 29, 2024 8:35 pm

End of first quarter

November 29, 2024 8:29 pm

C's up by double digits

November 29, 2024 8:20 pm

Celtics offense humming early

November 29, 2024 7:36 pm

Starting lineups

November 29, 2024 7:01 pm

Mazzulla talks mindset vs. Bulls

November 29, 2024 6:54 pm

Celtics' NBA Cup scenarios

November 29, 2024 6:12 pm

Kornet back in action for C's

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