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The Boston Celtics will make the trip to Illinois to take on the Chicago Bulls in the second game of a back-to-back on this Saturday (Jan. 24) night after gutting out a double-overtime win vs. an Eastern Conference foe in New York City the night before.
The Celtics could be without at least one of the regular starters in the tilt if the injury report remains the same, but exhaustion from the especially long contest on the first half of the back-to-back is a more likely threat to Boston racking up another win. The Celtics ought to come away with a victory if they bring their best to bear, but it is unclear if they will have the legs to do so.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 28-16 record and a two-game win streak coming into the tilt. That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Jan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) controls the ball while Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Bulls are the owners of a 22-22 record and a three-game win streak, good enough for ninth place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-126 on the road.
Jan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball while Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Chicago beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-115, also on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, no report was available with the game the night before, but in that game, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) was out, as was Josh Minott (ankle) and Derrick White (rest).
Jan 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
For the Bulls, Zach Collins (toe) and Noa Essengue (shoulder) are out.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Jan 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) congratulates guard Anfernee Simons (4) after a basket during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Bulls
What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Bulls: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/24)
