The Celtics need to execute better, especially during fourth-quarter possessions. They also need to sharpen up on offense and defense.

The Chicago Bulls, playing without star guard Zach LaVine, lost the opener of a three-game trip Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Celtics 122-100.

In a 122-100 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, the 7-foot-2 Latvian scored a season-high 34 points and drilled eight three-pointers.

Kristaps Porzingis tied a career high hitting eight threes against the Bulls after the Celtics star made his voice heard again, stressing communication.

Top Performers Coby White – 16 points, 3 assists Patrick Williams – 16 points, 7 rebounds Boston – Top Performers Kristaps Porziņģis – 34 points, 11 rebounds, 8 3PM, 3 assists Season-highs in PTS and 3PM Jaylen Brown – 28 points,

K rolled out another NBA 2K25 roster update earlier today, adjusting player ratings across the league. Notable increases include Amen Thompson (86 OVR, +3), Trey Murphy III (85 OVR, +3), Kel’el Ware (80 OVR,

Porzingis has played well for Boston since returning from offseason surgery, including a 34-point effort in a win Wednesday.

Kristaps Porzingis looked all the way back as the Celtics blew out the shorthanded Bulls 122-100 at TD Garden.

Nets 104, Hornets 83

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounted for 21 of the Thunder’s 34 first-quarter points as they lead by 14 over the Warriors at the first break. The MVP candidate has gone 7-for-8 from the floor and 6-for-7 from the line, and is giving the Warriors defense all kinds of issues.

One of the Golden State Warriors rookies admitted to looking up to NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki as a key role model and highlighted Stephen Curry’s leadership and care for the team. The Golden State Warriors bounced back in emphatic fashion Thursday night,