The Celtics seized control with a 33-point opening quarter, while Chicago has begun chipping away in the second.
Boston poured in 33 points in the first quarter to take a 33-21 lead, then Chicago scored the first two points of the second to make it 33-23. Jayson Tatum has 8 points and 5 assists, while Hugo González added 7 points on 3-for-3 shooting. Paul George has 6 points, including two made threes, and Chicago’s Leonard Miller leads the Bulls with 5 points and 5 rebounds. Boston entered at 1-1 and No. 14 in the power index; Chicago was 1-2 and No. 20.
Key Performers
Jayson Tatum (Boston): 8 points, 5 assists Hugo González (Boston): 7 points, 3-for-3 FG Leonard Miller (Chicago): 5 points, 5 rebounds