Celtics Cruise Past Injury-Riddled Bulls 124-105

Payton Pritchard scores 26 points as Boston takes advantage of Chicago's depleted roster.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game before the NBA All-Star break. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 26 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24. Nikola Vucevic, who was recently traded to the Celtics, recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team. The Celtics built a 28-point lead by halftime and led by as many as 33 points in the second half as the Bulls were missing several key players due to injuries.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the Celtics' continued strong play as they head into the All-Star break, winning six of their last seven games. Meanwhile, the injury-plagued Bulls have now lost six straight, underscoring the challenges they've faced this season with their depleted roster.

The details

The Celtics took control of the game early, building a 28-point halftime lead and extending it to as much as 33 points in the second half. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 26 points, while Jaylen Brown added 24. Nikola Vucevic, who was recently traded to the Celtics, recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team. The Bulls were missing several key players due to injuries, including Isaac Okoro, Josh Giddey, and Tre Jones.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • It was the final game for both teams before the NBA All-Star break.

The players

Payton Pritchard

A guard for the Boston Celtics who scored a team-high 26 points in the game.

Jaylen Brown

A forward for the Boston Celtics who scored 24 points in the game.

Nikola Vucevic

A center who was recently traded to the Boston Celtics, and recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team, the Chicago Bulls.

Rob Dillingham

A player for the Chicago Bulls who led the team with 16 points and 7 assists.

Matas Buzelis

A player for the Chicago Bulls who scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the Celtics' continued strong play as they head into the All-Star break, while also highlighting the challenges the injury-plagued Bulls have faced this season in trying to remain competitive.