The Chicago Bulls, playing without star guard Zach LaVine, lost the opener of a three-game trip Wednesday night, falling to the Boston Celtics 122-100.

After Kristaps Porzingis' bizarre 'meat' statement, he had to go on social media and explain himself the next day.

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis destroyed the Bulls, and Jaylen Brown knows how scary that could be for the rest of the NBA.

The Chicago Bulls traveled to TD Garden to face the defending champs, the Boston Celtics, on Wednesday night. Although the Bulls beat the former champs, the Denver Nuggets, on Monday night, their luck ran out on Wednesday as they lost to the Celtics 122-100.

Coby White led the Bulls with 16 points in 31 minutes in his first game after missing four straight with an ankle injury.

In a commanding performance at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics secured a decisive 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. This win not only showcased the Celtics’ offensive prowess but also solidified their position as one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference.

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Boston hosts Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the squads.

Kristaps Porzingis starred in this win with 34 points and eight three-pointers. Jaylen Brown was not far behind with 28 points.

Porzingis turned the ball over on the first possession and played an essentially perfect game for the Celtics the rest of the way.

Jaylen Brown is paying tribute to a former Boston Celtics vice president who died of brain cancer in 2023. The Celtics also paid homage.