Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
Back in the 2010s, this matchup was one of the iconic rivalries in the NBA. However, much has changed since then, and the Bulls have long ceased to be a formidable force. Last season, they failed to defeat the Celtics even once. Will they be able to put up a respectable fight tonight at least?
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are one of the most entertaining teams in the league. Their offence ranks in the top five for scoring, averaging 118 points. Moreover, two players from their starting lineup are averaging over 20 points per game. However, the Bulls are indisputably the weakest when it comes to defensive reliability. They concede around 124 points on average. The Memphis Grizzlies recently scored 142 against them.
Boston Celtics
The return of Kristaps Porziņģis has significantly strengthened the Celtics’ lineup. In their last game, they left no chance for the LA Clippers (126:94), with the Latvian contributing to the rout by scoring 16 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Now, the Celtics’ formidable attack, which averages over 120 points, looks unstoppable. It's notable that their defence has shown significant improvement in recent games. Currently, they rank sixth in the league, allowing just 109 points.
Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Last season, the Boston Celtics won all three games of the regular-season series, each by a margin of at least 20 points. Given the Chicago Bulls' significant defensive issues, we believe the Celtics will deliver a similar performance this time around.
