Boston's defense spearheaded the win, as they limited Chicago to a 38 percent success rate from the floor and 28 percent from three - point range. They also forced 17 turnovers, outrebounded the Bulls by a 51 - 40 margin, posted 42 bench points and built a 46 - 26 halftime lead. Isaiah Thomas' 22 points led Boston. Avery Bradley provided 17 points, while Al Horford registered 12. Jae Crowder tallied a modest five points but hauled in 10 rebounds. Marcus Smart had a bench - leading 12 points, and Jaylen Brown and Kelly Olynyk pitched in with matching 11 - point efforts. Robin Lopez and Denzel Valentine led Chicago with matching 13 - point efforts. Bobby Portis turned in 12 points and eight rebounds. Dwyane Wade (eight points) and Jimmy Butler (five points, 2 - for - 11 shooting) notably underperformed. Cristiano Felicio was solid off the bench with 10 points.
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