Pritchard Scores 30 as Celtics Beat Bulls 125-111

Pritchard leads Boston's scoring

Backup guard Pritchard became the top scorer for the Boston Celtics with 30 points in a 125-111 win over the Chicago Bulls. Pritchard also finished with three rebounds and three assists, according to Yardbarker. Fans might not have expected a reserve to lead the offense, but his total gave Boston a reliable source of points when the defense focused on the team's bigger names.

Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' usual main option, also had a strong game. He added 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Together, Pritchard and Tatum combined for 56 points, which formed the core of Boston's attack. That balance helped the Celtics build a 14-point margin by the end of the game.

Wilson's shooting keeps Chicago close

Chicago could not keep pace despite a strong performance from Caleb Wilson. He scored 23 points and made six three-pointers for the Bulls, and his accuracy from distance kept some pressure on Boston throughout the game. Wilson also grabbed five rebounds.

Even with those numbers, Chicago could not overcome Boston's depth. The Bulls produced 111 points, but the Celtics finished with 125, and Wilson's six made threes did not lead to a win for his team.

Records after the result

The loss dropped Chicago to 1-5 on the season. Boston improved to 4-1 with the victory, according to Yardbarker. The result extends the Celtics' positive start to the season, with one player posting the team's highest point total and another leading option contributing across several areas.