Boston Celtics overwhelmed Chicago Bulls 134-99, improve to 2-1

The Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Chicago Bulls 134-99 at home Monday at TD Garden.

The margin of victory was 35 points, and the two teams combined for 233 points. The win moves the Celtics to 2-1 on the season.

The Bulls fall to 1-3. It is their 2nd straight loss, and they are 1-3 over their last 4 games.

Across the season so far, the Celtics are scoring 118 points per game and allowing 107.7, while the Bulls are scoring 110.8 and allowing 129.5. That gives the Celtics the better point differential, +31 to -75.

Up next, the Celtics host the Chicago Bulls on Friday, October 30. The Bulls visit the Boston Celtics on Friday, October 30.

The 233 combined points were below the 233 points these two teams’ games have averaged this season.

By the numbers

• Final: Boston Celtics 134, Chicago Bulls 99
• Margin: 35 points · Combined: 233 points
• Celtics: 2-1 overall · 2-0 at home · 0-1 on the road · last 3: L-W-W
• Bulls: 1-3 overall · 0-1 at home · 1-2 on the road · last 4: L-W-L-L
• Venue: TD Garden

Over an 82-game season, NBA standings are about consistency. Finishing in the top six of a conference avoids the Play-In Tournament, where seeds seven through ten compete for the last two playoff places.

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