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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Impress NBA Fans as Celtics Beat DeMar DeRozan, Bulls

Andrew PetersFeb 22, 2024

After some time off during the NBA All-Star break, the top team in the East didn't miss a beat. The Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls in dominant fashion Friday night, 129-112 on the road.

The win came from an all-around great performance from Boston's starters. Derrick White led the way with 28 points, five assists, three blocks and two steals, once again proving his value to the Celtics. Jayson Tatum added 24 points, Jaylen Brown picked up 21 and Kristaps Porzingis notched 14.

The Celtics seemed to have fresh legs after the All-Star break, and now they're looking to ride the momentum into the second half of the season.

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With the win, the Celtics improved to 44-12 on the season and hold a firm lead in the Eastern Conference as well as the best record in the league. Boston is getting hot at the right time, winning its last seven games and looking to extend that streak against the New York Knicks on Saturday.