Isaiah Thomas scored 20 points as the Celtics outlasted the Bulls, 105-100, in a tight one in Boston. Jared Sullinger had 10 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks as the Celtics won for the sixth time in eight games. Boston hosts the 23-and-0 Warriors Friday.
Jimmy Butler finished with 36 points and seven boards for Chicago, which has dropped three in-a-row. Pau Gasol ended with 16 points and 15 boards.
Chicago returns home tonight against the L.A. Clippers.