The Boston Celtics travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, January 24, with tipoff set for 8:00 PM ET. Boston holds a 28-16 record while Chicago sits at 22-22, making availability a key factor in the matchup.
Jayson Tatum remains sidelined after right Achilles repair. Jaylen Brown is listed as probable with left hamstring tightness, and his availability will be crucial for the Celtics’ perimeter scoring. Neemias Queta is also probable after missing time due to illness, providing depth in the frontcourt. Josh Minott is out with a left ankle sprain, while Max Shulga remains unavailable on a two-way contract.
Boston relies heavily on Brown’s 29.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and Derrick White’s 17.6 points and 5.4 assists. Payton Pritchard adds 16.8 points and 5.3 assists, helping maintain ball movement and offensive balance in Tatum’s absence.
Chicago faces multiple absences, including Tre Jones (left hamstring strain), Zach Collins (right first toe sprain), and Noa Essengue (left shoulder surgery). Patrick Williams and Josh Giddey are available, with Giddey averaging 19.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.9 assists while serving as a primary facilitator.
Nikola Vucevic provides a double-double presence with 16.8 points and 9.1 rebounds, and Coby White contributes 18.7 points while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. Matas Buzelis adds 14.9 points and 5.2 rebounds, anchoring the supporting cast.
The first meeting this season favored Boston, a 115-101 win on January 5.
