Key Takeaways:
- Payton Pritchard contributed 26 points during Boston’s commanding 124-105 win against Chicago
- Nikola Vucevic recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds facing his former side in his second double-double in three outings for the Celtics
- Chicago played without Isaac Okoro, while the absence of Josh Giddey and Tre Jones extended their ongoing injury woes
Match Analysis
On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics secured a convincing 124-105 victory over the injury-hit Chicago Bulls in their final fixture ahead of the All-Star break. Payton Pritchard was in fine scoring form, registering 26 points for Boston. Jaylen Brown also made a significant contribution with 24 points.
Boston established control early, building a 28-point advantage by half-time. That gap widened to as much as 33 during the second half, underscoring the extent of the Celtics’ dominance over a Bulls squad lacking key personnel.
Going into the break feeling gooooood ☘️ #DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/hcr69g645F
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 12, 2026
Player Performance and Notable Returns
Nikola Vucevic made a strong impact against his former club, concluding with 19 points and 11 rebounds – his second double-double in three matches since joining the Celtics. For Chicago, Rob Dillingham led the way with 16 points and seven assists, while Matas Buzelis added 15 points alongside eight rebounds.
Wednesday’s contest also saw Anfernee Simons face off against his old team for the first time since last week’s trade deadline deal involving Vucevic. Simons managed seven points, ending his run of four consecutive starts with at least 15 points for the Bulls.
Injury Update
Chicago’s injury list continued to expand as Isaac Okoro missed the game due to a knee issue. Josh Giddey, sidelined since aggravating a hamstring injury on 28 January against Indiana, remained unavailable. Tre Jones was also absent, having not featured since 22 January due to his own hamstring problem.
| Team | Top Scorer | Top Rebounder | Most Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | Payton Pritchard (26) | Nikola Vucevic (11) | Derrick White (9) |
| Chicago Bulls | Rob Dillingham (16) | Matas Buzelis (8) | Rob Dillingham (7) |
Looking Ahead
The Bulls are set to host Toronto on Thursday, 19 February, while the Celtics travel to face Golden State on the same date.
