Watch Celtics vs. Bulls: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Who’s Playing

Chicago @ Boston

Current Records: Chicago 5-4; Boston 4-3

What to Know

The Boston Celtics will take on the Chicago Bulls at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday at home. Chicago will be strutting in after a victory while the Celtics will be stumbling in from a defeat.

Boston fought the good fight in their overtime contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 114-113. The game was as close as the oddsmakers predicted, but Boston had been the slight favorite coming in. Despite the loss, they got a solid performance out of power forward Jayson Tatum, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 12 rebounds in addition to six assists.

A well-balanced attack led Chicago over the Charlotte Hornets every single quarter on their way to victory on Wednesday. Chicago had enough points to win and then some against Charlotte, taking their matchup 106-88. The Bulls’ power forward Javonte Green filled up the stat sheet, picking up 17 points along with eight boards. Green had some trouble finding his footing against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, so this was a step in the right direction. Green’s points were the most he has had all year.

The Celtics ended up a good deal behind Chicago when they played in the teams’ previous meeting last month, losing 120-102. Maybe Boston will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

• When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ESPN
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $90.00

Odds

The Celtics are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Boston have won 18 out of their last 29 games against Chicago.

• Oct 24, 2022 – Chicago 120 vs. Boston 102
• Apr 06, 2022 – Boston 117 vs. Chicago 94
• Jan 15, 2022 – Boston 114 vs. Chicago 112
• Nov 01, 2021 – Chicago 128 vs. Boston 114
• May 07, 2021 – Chicago 121 vs. Boston 99
• Apr 19, 2021 – Chicago 102 vs. Boston 96
• Jan 25, 2021 – Boston 119 vs. Chicago 103
• Jan 13, 2020 – Boston 113 vs. Chicago 101
• Jan 04, 2020 – Boston 111 vs. Chicago 104
• Feb 23, 2019 – Chicago 126 vs. Boston 116
• Dec 08, 2018 – Boston 133 vs. Chicago 77
• Nov 14, 2018 – Boston 111 vs. Chicago 82
• Apr 06, 2018 – Boston 111 vs. Chicago 104
• Mar 05, 2018 – Boston 105 vs. Chicago 89
• Dec 23, 2017 – Boston 117 vs. Chicago 92
• Dec 11, 2017 – Chicago 108 vs. Boston 85
• Apr 28, 2017 – Boston 105 vs. Chicago 83
• Apr 26, 2017 – Boston 108 vs. Chicago 97
• Apr 23, 2017 – Boston 104 vs. Chicago 95
• Apr 21, 2017 – Boston 104 vs. Chicago 87
• Apr 18, 2017 – Chicago 111 vs. Boston 97
• Apr 16, 2017 – Chicago 106 vs. Boston 102
• Mar 12, 2017 – Boston 100 vs. Chicago 80
• Feb 16, 2017 – Chicago 104 vs. Boston 103
• Nov 02, 2016 – Boston 107 vs. Chicago 100
• Oct 27, 2016 – Chicago 105 vs. Boston 99
• Jan 22, 2016 – Boston 110 vs. Chicago 101
• Jan 07, 2016 – Chicago 101 vs. Boston 92
• Dec 09, 2015 – Boston 105 vs. Chicago 100