The Bulls pushed Friday's NBA Cup loss to the visiting Celtics into the final minutes with 20 3-pointers, which is a season-high for a Boston opponent.

Jayson Tatum was the leading scorer with 35 points, but it was Payton Pritchard who came up big, setting a new season high with 29 points. Celtics come away with the 138-129 win against the Chicago Bulls.

T he Boston Celtics amassed a 14-3 record without Kristaps Porzingis before he made his season debut on Monday, Nov. 25 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Joe Mazzulla's team conti

The Boston Celtics defense will change with the return of star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis to the court.

When speaking to the media after the game, Jayson Tatum praised Pritchard's fearlessness and exceptional offensive talent. The All-Star forward also threw his support behind Pritchard's early push for Sixth Man of the Year candidacy.

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Friday night’s NBA Cup pool game.

Jayson Tatum scored 35 and Payton Pritchard added 29 as the Celtics outlasted the Bulls, 138-129, on Friday. Read more on Boston.com.