Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/5)

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The Boston Celtics will make the trip back to their home arena of TD Garden to face off with the Chicago Bulls this Monday (Jan. 5) evening. It will be their first tilt at home in five games, going all the way back to Boston's home contest with the Indiana Pacers on on Monday, Dec. 22.

Such games can often be a bit of a trap game with guards naturally coming down a bit with the home crowd behind you and your own bed awaiting you after a long time away. But the Bulls have been struggling in recent play with several key players out injured. We expect a Boston win, but keep an eye on how the Celtics play Chicago in light of their several reported absences.

Records, standing, and streaks

At present, the Celtics have a 22-12 record and a two-game win streak coming into tonight's contest. That has them third in the Eastern Conference standings.

Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball to the basket against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on January 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

The Bulls are the owners of a 17-18 record, good enough for ninth place in the East.

What happened in the last game for each team?

Boston beat the Los Angeles Clippers 146-115 on the road.

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball against Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at the TD Garden on January 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Chicago lost to the Charlotte Hornets 112-99 at home.

Injuries

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and Dalen Terry #25 of the Chicago Bulls battle for the ball during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on January 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

For the Bulls, Zach Collins (toe), Noa Essengue (shoulder), Trentyn Flowers (knee), Josh Giddey (hamstring), and Jalen Smith (head) are out, and Coby White (calf) is probable.