Celtics Rout Bulls 134-99 Behind Tatum and Brown

The Boston Celtics delivered a statement performance on October 27, 2026, beating the Chicago Bulls 134-99 at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Jaylen Brown added 28 as Boston controlled the game from the opening quarter, turning a competitive early stretch into a comfortable NBA victory.

Boston led 38-24 after the first quarter and stretched the advantage to 71-48 by halftime. The Celtics never allowed Chicago to mount a serious comeback, using a balanced offensive attack and aggressive perimeter defense to keep the Bulls on their heels.

Match Overview

The Celtics shot 54.8% from the field and made 22 three-pointers, matching their season-high for perimeter shooting. Tatum and Brown combined for 60 points on efficient shooting, while Derrick White added 19 points and nine assists. Payton Pritchard gave Boston a significant lift off the bench with 16 points, including four three-pointers in the first half.

Chicago was led by Coby White’s 21 points. Josh Giddey finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Matas Buzelis added 14 points, but the Bulls struggled to keep pace once Boston’s bench entered the game. Chicago shot just 41.3% from the floor and committed 18 turnovers.

Key Moments

The decisive stretch came late in the first quarter and early in the second. Boston closed the opening period on a 12-2 run, then opened the second with a 9-0 burst to build a 21-point lead. The 21-2 run spanning the quarters effectively took Chicago out of its offensive rhythm. White and Pritchard hit back-to-back threes during the surge, while Tatum drew extra attention and created open looks for teammates.

• Jayson Tatum: 32 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
• Jaylen Brown: 28 points, 6 rebounds
• Derrick White: 19 points, 9 assists
• Coby White: 21 points for Chicago

Tactical Story

Boston’s switching defense disrupted Chicago’s pick-and-roll actions and forced the Bulls into late-clock decisions. The Celtics also dominated the transition game, scoring 24 fast-break points and turning 18 Chicago turnovers into 27 points. Offensively, Boston spaced the floor around Tatum and Brown, creating a steady stream of open corner threes.

Season Impact

The win improved Boston to 3-0 and reinforced the Celtics’ position as one of the league’s early pace-setters. Chicago dropped to 1-2, with the Bulls looking to clean up their turnover issues before a difficult stretch of games. For Boston, the blowout offered a clear reminder of how dangerous the team can be when its stars and bench are clicking at the same time.