Pritchard Drops 30 As Celtics Top Bulls 125-111 In Cup Debut
Boston built a 32-point lead by halftime while Chicago committed 16 turnovers in the NBA Cup opener for both teams.
By Dylan Moore ·
Payton Pritchard scored 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday night, opening NBA Cup play for both rosters. Jayson Tatum added 26 points in 34 minutes, and Paul George contributed 18 points and eight assists. Boston has won four straight games.
The Celtics pushed their lead to 32 points with 1:52 left in the second quarter. Chicago did not trim the margin until the fourth quarter, after Boston had already pulled its starters. Pritchard had 20 points by halftime and finished 9-of-17 from the field. He scored 28 points in 22 minutes against Chicago on Oct. 26. Boston outscored Chicago 56-40 in the paint.
Chicago turned the ball over 16 times, which produced 21 Boston points. The Bulls committed 25 turnovers in a 35-point loss to the Celtics on Monday. Caleb Wilson led Chicago with 23 points. Norman Powell added 16 and Matas Buzelis scored 14. The Bulls shot 38% from the field (35-of-92) and 30% from 3-point range (15-of-50). Chicago has lost four straight.
The Celtics visit Orlando on Sunday. The Bulls play at Philadelphia on Monday.
Source: WHDH
