The Boston Celtics suffered the club’s first loss of the ’22-23 season Monday night, falling to the Bulls 120-102 in Chicago. The Celts coughed up an early 19-point lead and quickly lost their footing. The Bulls went on to win the second quarter 35-15 and never looked back.
Chicago was especially effective down low, and out-rebounded the Celtics 60-44. Paired with a poor shooting night and Boston’s fate was sealed.
Things weren’t all bad for the Celtics despite the bad juju. Jayson Tatum was really in his bag for Boston, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Here’s three quick thoughts on Monday’s Celtics-Bulls game: