On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics will face the Chicago Bulls at the United Center after the All-Star brеɑk. The Celtics, leading the Eastern Conference, are positioned as a 7.5-point road favorite. With less than 30 games remaining, Boston boasts a six-game lead over the second-place Cleveland Cavaliers and has a stellar home record of 26-3.

They are coming off a convincing 136-86 win against the Brooklyn Nets, extending their winning ꜱtгeak to six games. This remarkable success is attributed to coach Mazzulla and the cohesive team effort.

In contrast, the Chicago Bulls, currently ninth in the East, aim to secure a spot in the play-in tournament. With no changes at the trade deadline, they plan to maintain their roster for the remaining games. Despite a recent 108-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Bulls are determined to push through challenges and improve their standing in the last 27 games. 

Forward Patrick Williams, who has been sidelined with a left midfoot ιnjᴜry, may return before the end of the month, providing a potential boost for the Bulls. The game promises to be an exciting matchup between the conference-leading Celtics and the resilient Bulls.