Chicago Bulls 101, Boston Celtics 115
NBA · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Chicago Bulls 115–101 on 2026-01-05 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:08 swung win probability 47% → 74%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 14 | 19 | 34 | 34 | 101 |
| Boston Celtics | 31 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:08 swung win probability 47% → 74%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q1 14-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 0:34 (win probability 82% → 97% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 20-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 6:08 | 47% → 74% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 3:51 | 68% → 89% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 0:34 | 82% → 97% |