The Celtics scored three extra points in the final seconds of their win over the Bulls after Joe Mazzulla's timeout. Read more on Boston.com.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula appreciates that this part of the NBA Cup rules gives him the opportunity to take different tactical approaches to in-game situations. “I like it

Payton Pritchard scored 19 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help Boston rally for a 138-129 win in Chicago. It was Boston’s seventh straight win and pulls them within a game of Cleveland for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. It also keeps the Celtics in contention for a wild-card spot in the NBA Cup.

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and had 14 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics past the Chicago Bulls 138-129 in Saturday night's NBA Cup pool game.

The Boston Celtics can wrap up Group C in the NBA Cup group stage on Friday night if they beat the Bulls in Chicago. But they'll also need a little help earlier in the afternoon.