The Boston Celtics (13 - 9) defeated the Chicago Bulls (11 - 8) by a score of 105 - 100 on Wednesday night in Boston. Chicago has now lost three in a row, while Boston has now won six of their last eight. This win allowed Boston to jump up in the Eastern conference standings, while Chicago slid down to the edge of the play - off cut - off. The East is still so tight that one game is about the difference between third and ninth place. This was a close game the whole way but a troublesome 18 turnovers by Chicago allowed Boston some key momentum plays and the few extra possessions needed to score the win. The Celtics were led by their high - octane point guard, Isaiah Thomas, who finished with 20 points, five assists and five rebounds in 31 minutes. Thomas shot only 5 - 15 from the field but went 8 - 8 from the free throw line to make up for it. Jared Sullinger scored a solid double - double with 10 points and 16 rebounds, including five offensive, along with three blocked shots. Evan Turner contributed 13 points and seven assists in 28 minutes off the bench. The Celtics shot only 41 percent from the field as a team but made 24 - 28 free throws and forced 18 turnovers by Chicago. The Bulls shot a better percentage, grabbed more rebounds and committed less fouls than Boston, but could not manage the timely buckets to come out on top in this close game. Jimmy Butler led Chicago in scoring with 36 points on 12 - 24 shooting, along with seven rebounds, in 38 minutes. Pau Gasol put together a solid double - double with 16 points and 15 rebounds, along with four assists and two blocks, in 33 minutes. Derrick Rose chipped in 12 points, six assists and two rebounds, in 36 minutes. Next up for the Bulls is the second night of a back - to - back, in which they will be hosting the L.A. Clippers. Boston will stay home and wait until Friday to see if their hot streak and fast pace can topple the unstoppable Golden State Warriors.
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